a Lion of the tribe of Juda who wants to be your friend, who wants to love and care for you and minister to your needs — and He does! He says that He will be a father to the fatherless if they learn to love Him — I trust that you will. The One who can destroy kingdoms can protect you; the One who is preserving Israel through all her hectic days, is able to protect you. When all earthly powers fail, then will He be your Rock and stay. This Lion of the tribe of Juda lives forever. The lions in our day are soon gone, but this Lion has perpetual life and is ready to protect you even when you are disobedient, for He loves you. Empty Hands One by one He took them from me, All the things I valued most; Until I was empty-handed, Every glittering toy was lost. And I walked earth's highways, griev ing, In my rage and poverty, Till I heard His voice inviting, "Lift your empty hands to me." So, I held my hands toward Heaven And He filled them with a store Of His own transcendent riches. Until they could hold no more. And at last I comprehended. With my stupid mind and dull, That God could not pour His riches Into hands already full! — Martha Snell Nicholson The Lion of the tribe of Juda has no enemies that can stand against Him whether they be nations, kings or pow ers for He is King of kings and Lord of lords and He wants to be yours. But, of course, you have to make Him yours. My friends, the Lord Jesus Christ wants to act toward you as a protector, a Saviour who can shield you from all enemies and keep you for His glory, having redeemed you by His precious blood. May I commend you to this Lion of the tribe of Juda because, as the Lion, He has supremacy of strength and might, and of control and power. 12
LEARN ING FROM THE LION (continued) A lion will lie relaxed upon the floor of his cage as if he were sleeping, but let someone come near the bars of the cage and, like a flash of lightning, he is up and at those bars in full com mand. Christians should be of quiet spirit but ready for instant action. Some dogs will growl and show their teeth and at the same time wag their tail, which makes it difficult for any postman to decide upon which end is to be trusted in dealing with the ani mal. The lion, on the contrary, is plac id and does not “fly off the handle” but remains in control of his spirit. However, he is ready for instant action. Beloved, the Lion of the tribe of Juda is a Lion of defense; He is instant in His protection and preservation of those who believe in Him, but He is a terrible enemy if you do not. He is the strong One and He knows how to permit a terrible and just judgment for punishment. You will remember that when He destroyed Babylon, it was destroyed! He destroyed Jericho so that it was all gone. Well, it is better to have Him for you than against you. He is the Lion of the tribe of Juda and we put our trust in Him just as we put our love in the Lamb of God; — as the Lamb, we love Him; as the Lion, we trust Him. As the Lamb, we draw near to Him; as the Lion, we hide beneath the shadow of His wings. Does a lion have wings? Well, that is what the Bible says and I cannot understand it exactly except that it means when you are in trouble you are to come to Him in a hurry! He will come rushing toward you then! The father ran to meet the prodigal son. So, He is in a hurry to exercise His power for you, and then at the end of your days, when the physician says “this is it” — He, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, is there to protect you and take you in. The precious Lamb of God is there to apply His blood and to give you wool for your garment of salvation and to meet your needs at the end of the journey. Isn’t it wonderful to know there is
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