SCRIPTURE: Revelation 4-5
“Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.” (Revelation 5:5)
A lion, the king of the beasts; Jesus is the Lion King Who has triumphed over Satan, sin and death.
“Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders.” (Revelation 5:6)
But the Lion is a Lamb, the victory comes through humility, suffering and sacrifice.
This is what sets the message of Jesus, the good news of God, apart from every religious or political belief.
Triumph does not come through power, wealth, use of force, bigger and better weapons, self-assertion.
That is the problem in our world, everyone playing ‘king of the hill’, stepping on others to get to the top.
The solution does not lie in more of the same; evil cannot be overcome by more evil.
The way of God is love, not violence or power or self-assertion.
This is why Jesus is worthy to be honoured as King, because He refuses to play the power game.
Jesus’ followers need to learn this lesson; we do not establish God’s kingdom with force or power.
“Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.” (Zechariah 4:6)
And the way of the Spirit is “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness etc.” (Galatians 45:22-23)
According to this vision, the world will descend into a maelstrom of violence and gore, disaster and misery.
But through it all, the Servant King, and His servant followers, will reign through humility.
And the Lamb (and His sheep) will rise up, the Lion and His cubs!
“No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever.” (Revelation 22:3-5)
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, You are the Lion King, the Lamb that was slain. It is my honour to serve with You, and to humbly bring about God’s kingdom of love. I lay my crown at Your feet and say, ‘You are worthy!!!!’