Then one of the elders said to me. Stop weeping! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David has won! He can open the scroll and break its seven seals. Revelation 5:5
Life point: The characteristics of the lion are totally different from those of the lamb, yet the Lord is recognized as having both qualities.
Someone once gave me a picture of a lion and a lamb lying down together, and it reminds me that I am supposed to be a good, godly mixture of both qualities.
I never had any trouble with the lion part, but I had a lot of trouble with the lamb part.
When we need to communicate with someone especially concerning confrontational issues, we should first pray for God’s grace and mercy to anoint us as lion-hearted lambs. Then we should wait until we have balance in our perspective and approach.
Throughout the Gospels, Jesus seems to act in two contrasting ways. He confronts the money changers in the temple with lion-like intensity, overthrowing their tables and firmly demonstrating God’s will to all those who watched Him. Yet in other places, we see Jesus as a lamb, standing falsely accused without speaking one word in His own defence (Matthew 27:12-14).
What are we to learn from His communication patterns? He was a lion when He needed to be and yet always a lamb. He never sinned or failed to be excellent in speech. It is a challenge not to defend yourself when someone comes against you. It is difficult to ignore insults and shun retaliation.
Isaiah 53:7 says that Jesus was oppressed, yet when He was afflicted, He was submissive and opened not His mouth, like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so He opened not His mouth.
Sometimes I find that one of the hardest things God asks us to do is be Christ-like in our communication with others. When people are rude and tell you off, mistreat or insult you, it is hard to look at them with godly love and just wait on God.
Thank God He gives us the power to change and to become Christ-like, healthy person who knows when to be a lion and when to be a lamb.
Friends, how can you operate in this capacity if you have not received Jesus as Lord and Savior?
Right there where you are Jesus is knocking at the door of many hearts, but we must remember that the door knob is on our side. He is a gentleman, He will not force His way into our lives. We must welcome Him.
Prayer: Lord Jesus I surrender my life to You! Come into my life and make my heart Your home!
Except meat in due season. Thank you so much Pastor Meso and may the Lord Almighty God bless you abundantly and increase your ministry.