Triumph of the Lion of Judah
Friday, August 27, 2010

TEXT: REVELATION 5:1-7

"And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof" (Revelation 5:5).

A missionary returned home one day to find a big python inside. Frightened, he retreated to take his pistol and carefully aimed and fired a single shot into the snake's head. The shot crushed its head though it reeled violently for a couple of minutes before there was calm.

Christ also crushed the head of the serpent, the devil at Calvary. This victory is for every believer. Rather than sulk, weep or get discouraged, we can praise the Lamb in any situation or circumstance that challenges our faith. John the beloved was in a dilemma as to who is qualified to open the book containing divine revelations for the church. He wanted it opened but no creature in heaven or earth was found qualified to do it. It was so distressing that the apostle wept profusely.

Just then, one of the elders pointed John’s attention to the Conqueror of the universe, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who overcame all on our behalf on the Cross. He has bruised the head of Satan, the devil, and has proclaimed: "it is finished". By faithfully completing the work of atonement at Calvary, the Father found Him to be worthy to open the book.

As the rod of Moses which became a serpent ate up the rods of all the magicians of Egypt, so also the Lion of the tribe of Judah has swallowed up in victory, the disabled “lion”, Lucifer, and all his cohorts. Come to Him today and share in this glorious victory. There are manifold benefits awaiting all who put their trust in Him.

Thought for the day: "It is finished! The battle is over!"

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