Lion of Judah.

 Lion of Judah

A Reflection on Revelation 5:5 and Genesis 49:9

Lion of Judah—the roar that splits the silence,

The power that breaks the chains of violence.

From the tribe of Judah, the scepter arose,

The King of all kings, before whom every enemy bows.

“See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed.” (Revelation 5:5)

Not a tame lion, not a beast of prey,

But the righteous Judge who makes a way.

He comes not to devour, but to deliver,

To shatter the gates of hell and to quiver

The hearts of darkness with His mighty hand—

The Lion who also became the Lamb.

His roar is victory, not terror or dread.

It is the shout that raises the dead.

When He speaks, the mountains tremble,

And every chain of bondage will disassemble.

The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until He to whom it belongs shall come. (Genesis 49:10)

Lion of Judah—my Defender, my Shield,

The conqueror who makes the battlefield yield.

When fear surrounds and hope grows dim,

I look to the Lion, and I roar with Him.

No enemy can stand against His might,

No principality can hide from His sight.

He is the same yesterday, today, and forever—

The Lion who reigns, and will leave us never.

So let my heart take courage, let my spirit sing:

Lion of Judah, You are my King!

All hail the Lion, all hail the Lamb,

Forever worship the great I AM.

Amen.