A Glimpse of Heaven (Part 2) … The Lion and the Lamb

Written By Betty Predmore

REVELATION 5:1-14

(December 14)

As John's glimpse into Heaven continues, he sees a scroll in the right hand of Jesus. It is written all over and sealed with seven seals. A loud-voiced angel shouted, "Who is worthy to break the seals on this scroll and open it?" But there were no takers.

What? You mean there was no one worthy to open the scroll and read it? This made John weep until he was stopped by one of the elders, "Stop weeping! Look, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the heir to David's throne, has won the victory. He is worthy to open the scroll and its seven seals."

But when John looked at Jesus, he did not see a lion, he saw a lamb. This lamb was standing between the throne and the four creatures and looked as if it had been slaughtered. With seven horns and seven eyes it was an amazing sight. These represented the seven-fold Spirit of God that is sent out into all of the earth. This lamb took the scroll, causing the elders and the creatures to fall down before it, each holding a harp and a gold bowl of incense. Why incense? It represented the prayers of God's people.

Why was Jesus seen as both a lion and a lamb? It all gets so confusing if we don't pay close attention. The lion symbolized his authority and power. The lamb symbolized his submission to the will of his Father.

The lamb was the perfect sacrifice for all our sins. Because of this, it is he who can save us from what is revealed in the words written on that scroll. That Lamb won the greatest of all battles when he died on the cross for our sins. All forces of evil were defeated in that moment.

Christ the Lion will be the one who leads the battle when Satan is finally defeated for good. The Lion will be victorious over Satan because of the victory the Lamb has already achieved.

And the great news ... WE get to participate in this victory!!! We don't get that privilege because of anything we have done or said. It comes to us only because of the promises of Christ to all who believe in him. For all who call on his name, we will one day stand in the presence of the Lion and the Lamb.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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