The Lion and the Lamb
- Adele Creasey
- Jan 28
- 2 min read
Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals." Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.
-- Revelation 5: 5,6
The music of the church is about worship! It is not about hymns versus contemporary or bands versus choirs. It isn't what songs we like or dislike. It is ONLY about Jesus! If you are struggling with this, you have missed the point of why we sing in church. We sing to Him, not just about Him. Who is Jesus?
The scene in Heaven described in Revelation should be etched in our hearts. Jesus, the Son of God, embodies the duality of a Lion and a Lamb. He is not merely a lamb; if we perceive him only as such, we might mistake our Lord for weak. However, he is also a Lion, possessing immense strength and power. It almost seems contradictory to see a Lion and a Lamb together. Let us behold His strength and power, even as He went to the cross like a lamb to the slaughter, a sacrifice for our sins. Jesus is the Almighty, the One who conquers! He overturned tables and engaged in heated debates, yet He remained silent as He ascended to the cross. This same God has sent His Spirit into your heart to worship Him.
As I consider this, I am currently reading, journaling, and drawing wildflowers. The drought a few years ago convinced James and me that we needed to establish natural grasses and flowers in our landscape. Did you know that our state flower, the Columbine, symbolizes both a dove and an eagle? The Latin word “columbo” means dove, while its scientific name, “Aquilegia,” means eagle, due to the shape of its petals and the number of spurs that resemble both dove and eagle talons. I started to think about the differences between a dove and an eagle. One represents gentleness and the other strength.
This has led me to contemplate what seems to be contradictions in the Bible. For instance, the Lion and the Lamb—a shepherd boy and a giant—each embody opposing qualities. The verses that describe being gentle as a dove yet wise as a serpent, and in our weakness, we are strong, are just a few examples. My point is that we must be cautious not to worship only in part but grasp the entire picture of God’s true nature. Worship Him in the fullness of truth, for this is where we truly understand Who Jesus is!
Worship Jesus, the Lion and the Lamb!
