The Lamb Who Is The Lion
In Revelation 5, the apostle John portrays Jesus, the Lion of Judah
(v.5), as a wounded Lamb (v.6). Referring to this word picture,
preacher Charles Spurgeon asked, “Why should our exalted Lord appear in
His wounds in glory?” His reply: “The wounds of Jesus are His glory.”
Typically, the symbol of a lamb does not represent power and victory.
Most people prefer symbols of strength that invite admiration. Yet God
chose to be incarnated as a baby born into a poor carpenter’s home. He
lived as an itinerant preacher and died “as a lamb to the slaughter”
(Isa. 53:7) on a Roman cross. Everyone, including His disciples, thought
that His crucifixion spelled the end of the One who had dared to defy
the established religious order of His day. But when Jesus Christ rose
from the dead, He demonstrated mightily God’s incomparable power and
glory.
The day is coming when Jesus will return in glory to rule what is
rightfully His. On that day, all will bow before Him and say, “Worthy is
the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and
strength and honor and glory and blessing!” (Rev. 5:12). Jesus, the Lamb
who is also the Lion, deserves our praise!
Every knee in heaven is bending
To the Lamb for sinners slain;
Every voice and harp is swelling—
“Worthy is the Lamb to reign!” —Deck
To the Lamb for sinners slain;
Every voice and harp is swelling—
“Worthy is the Lamb to reign!” —Deck
To honor our King, His praises we sing.
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