DCLM HIGHER EVERYDAY 15 February 2022 — The real Lion
DCLM Higher Everyday 15 February 2022 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The real Lion
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TOPIC: THE REAL LION
TEXT: REVELATION 5:5-12
5 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.
6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.
8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.
9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;
12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
MEMORY VERSE: “And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof” (REVELATION 5:5).
MESSAGE:
Lions are fascinating creatures with marvelous strength and intriguing terrifying roars that can be heard five miles away. They are magnificent creatures known for their strength to fight against other animals for food and to protect their territory and pride. In the scriptures, the devil is symbolically referred to as a roaring lion. Our Lord Jesus Christ is also referred to as a Lion in our text today. There should not be any confusion in the minds of believers because both of them were referred to symbolically as lions.
Jesus is the real Lion because He prevailed in opening the book which no other man could. The devil is a fake lion and could only roar and destroy sinners who yield themselves to him through sin. No other is as strong and powerful like our Lord. He conquered death and the grave, making Him to be eminently qualified to conquer your fears and failures and solve all your problems. Do not be afraid because you have the Real Lion living inside of you if you are a real child of the kingdom.
QUOTE: Jesus is the Real Lion.
CHALLENGE: You should be as bold as a lion.
PRAYER: Lord, make me bold like the Lion of the tribe of Judah.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
