I recently read an article on Christianity Today's website that reminded me how Jesus is referred to in the Bible as both the Lion of Judah and the Lamb of God. As the Lion of Judah, Jesus is the Creator, the One who had authority over Satan himself and the One who had holy strength beyond anything we could imagine. As the Lamb of God, Jesus calls us to be meek and to turn the other cheek.Which do you prefer? Do you lean more towards the omnipotent God-incarnate who overcame death? Or is your mind filled more with the images of Jesus as a helpless baby laying in a manger.
Our Jesus does not have a schizophrenic personality. He is, in fact, both the Lion of Judah and the Lamb of God all at once - not one sometimes and the other at other times. Jesus revealed His power in and through weakness. His victory over death came through the terrible crucifixion. His poweful, world-changing ministry comes through the likes of weak people such as the twelve disciples, the apostle Paul and you and me.
Look around you today and see if you can spot God's power in the midst of weakness and gentleness. Let's embrace the Lion of Judah and the Lamb of God in our own lives.
1 comment:
I think that's the great thing about Jesus and God.
We as humans cannot do stuff like be in two places at once but Jesus can be a lion and a lamb at the same time always and forever.
It amazes me and I love love love it.
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