Lord Jesus you are the Lion of Judah.

 Here is a poem celebrating Jesus Christ as the **Lion of Judah**, weaving scripture into its core:

**O Lion of Judah**

O Lion of Judah, with thunder in Your mane,  

From ancient promise, Your victory is plain!  

**"The scepter shall not depart,"** old Jacob decreed,  

**"Nor ruler's staff from Judah's line,"** guaranteed,  

**"Until Shiloh comes,"** to Whom all tribes shall yield,  

Your roar shakes darkness, Your power unconcealed!  

*(Genesis 49:9-10)*

**Behold!** The Root of David, fierce and bright,  

Tearing the chains of everlasting night.  

**"Weep not!"** the angel cried to seer of old,  

**"The Lion of Judah,"** mighty, strong, and bold,  

**"Has triumphed!"** He stands, the Righteous One, alone,  

To claim the scroll, and claim His rightful throne.  

*(Revelation 5:5)*

Yet gaze again upon that throne so high,  

What meets the weeping prophet's searching eye?  

Not fang bared fierce, nor claw raised for the fray,  

**"A Lamb,"** he gasps, **"as though it had been slain,"**  

Bearing the scars of love's most costly price,  

The Conquering Lion becomes the Sacrifice.  

*(Revelation 5:6)*

O paradox profound! O strength made known  

In yielding flesh, in blood and broken bone!  

The Lion's roar – a whisper on the cross,  

**"It is finished!"** conquering sin and dross.  

The Lamb arose, His resurrection cry,  

The Lion's roar that rent the darkened sky!  

*(John 19:30, Matthew 27:51)*

King of all Kings! Lord of Lords! Your name  

Burns brighter than the fiercest, hottest flame.  

**"Faithful and True,"** You ride the heavens wide,  

With justice Your sword, Your royal word Your guide.  

The armies of heaven follow where You lead,  

The Lion-Lamb fulfills the prophets' creed.  

*(Revelation 19:11-16)*

So let the earth now tremble at Your might,  

O Lion of Judah, our eternal Light!  

Let every knee bow low, let every tongue  

Confess the Victor, glorious and young!  

The Root, the Offspring, David's Star so bright,  

**The Lion and the Lamb – our Life, our Light!**  

*(Philippians 2:10-11, Revelation 22:16)*

**You are mine, O Lion fierce and tender,  

My King, my Priest, my mighty Soul's Defender.  

Roar through my weakness, Lamb, cleanse every stain,  

Come rule my heart, Lion of Judah, reign!**

**Amen.**

**Key Scripture References & Themes:**

1.  **Genesis 49:9-10:** Jacob's blessing on Judah, prophesying a ruler ("lion's cub," "scepter," "Shiloh") from his line who would command obedience.

2.  **Revelation 5:5:** The direct title "Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David" declared as the One who has triumphed and is worthy to open the scroll.

3.  **Revelation 5:6:** The stunning counter-image – the triumphant Lion *is* the Lamb looking as if slain. This paradox is central to understanding Christ's majesty.

4.  **John 19:30 & Matthew 27:51:** The "roar" of victory from the cross ("It is finished!") and its earth-shattering consequence (torn veil).

5.  **Revelation 19:11-16:** The return of Christ as the conquering King on a white horse, emphasizing His ultimate authority and justice as the fulfillment of the Lion's power.

6.  **Philippians 2:10-11 & Revelation 22:16:** Universal acknowledgment of His Lordship and His identification as the "Root and Offspring of David," and the "bright Morning Star."

This poem explores the powerful tension inherent in the title "Lion of Judah": His regal authority, fierce strength, and triumph (Lion) are inextricably linked to His sacrificial love, suffering, and victory through death and resurrection (Lamb). It moves from prophecy to heavenly vision, through the cross, to His ultimate reign and the call for personal surrender.