The Lion Has Roared

1990s Christmas Card from beloved friends, Elaine and Larry

"The lion has roared - so who isn't frightened? The Sovereign LORD has spoken - so who can refuse to proclaim His message?" (Amos 3:8 NLT)

Because I adored the picture, I framed this Christmas card over 20 years ago. A defenseless lamb nuzzling against the mighty lion depicts the coming peace-on-earth-good-will-toward-men reign of Christ when "the wolf and the lamb will live together...and the calf and the yearling will be safe with the lion, and a little child will lead them" (Isa. 11:6).

The Apostle John wrote, "Behold, the Lion that is from the tribe of Judah, the Root of David [the Son of God, Prince of Peace, King of kings, Lord of lords, Jesus the Christ] has won the victory. He is worthy..." (Rev. 5:5)

Through His life, death, and resurrection, the Lion has roared; His truth prevails. Beloved, this Christmas season, how can we refuse to proclaim His message: forgiveness of sins and eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ!