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365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns April 04

  • Writer: Pastor Mike
    Pastor Mike
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365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns

(Devotional Readings on the Names of God)


April 04

 

JESUS: THE LION OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH

 

One of the elders said to me, "Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals."

REVELATION 5:5

 

Jesus is the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. He fulfilled the Old Testament prediction that the King-Messiah (see Genesis 49:8-9) would come from the tribe of Judah. Just as the lion is called the ruler of the jungle, so the lion symbol is used to describe earthly rulers. Jesus is pictured as a lion because He will rule all mankind. Let Him rule your heart and lead you to a better life.

 

Lord, come rule my heart, because I cannot rule it. Sometimes

I don't do the things I want to do, and sometimes I do the things

I don't want to do (see Romans 7:15).

 

Jesus is the Lion of the Tribe of Judah who will prevail in the future to open the book and loose the seals (see Revelation 5:5), so He can prevail against your unruly heart. He can rule your life and help you control your desires. He can keep you from excesses and lawlessness. But you must yield to Him so that He can control your life. Just as John was counseled not to weep because he couldn't open the book, so you shouldn't despair because of your weaknesses. Jesus is the Lion of the Tribe of Judah; He has strength to help control your life today.

 

Lord, I surrender my rebellious spirit to You, but I also want

You to give me the power to do the will of God. When I lack inner

strength and fortitude, I look to Your great strength. I yield to

Your rule for this day. Amen.

 

Reading: Revelation 5:1-5

Key Thought: Jesus can give you strength to control your weaknesses.

 
 
 
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