The Lamb?

Sorry if I have already posted this...It was written a long time ago, but I just came across it and wanted it up here...

This quote was brought to my attention by a woman at a wild game feed in the town that I live in. She had created some cool little cartoon graphics that went with it, sorry, but I do not have them. The quote comes from Benjamin Franklin. I confirmed as much as you can on the internet that this quote actually came from him. However, even if it did not, I believe this is something to think about. Some of you may wonder why I would put it on a blog site that I use as a means to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ as He has taught me. I will explain further….

“Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.”

In the cartoons the wolves, out numbering the lamb, were voting on eating the lamb. On page two the “well-armed lamb” was explaining to the wolves it was not going to be that easy. As in EVERYTHING in my life there is not a day that goes by that I do not learn something more about my God and His desires for His people. Of course when I see a lamb I think of the numerous descriptions of the Lamb of God and why He came. For those of you that do not know, Jesus is the “Lamb of God”. I also know that Christians are to become Christ-like. If we who believe ourselves to be followers of this God are to become more Christ-like one attribute that we must learn is to become like the “Lamb of God”. There is a time for everything (Ecclesiastes 3) this is actually scripture that was made famous in a song. I see this picture of the lamb with the wolves staring at him like lamb chops and licking their lips. This is similar to the way the demons surrounded Christ while He was being killed on the Cross (Psalm 22:12,13).  It was His time to be the lamb, and be led to slaughter (Isaiah 53:7). Every inclination of the human heart at this moment was to war against the killers of the Son of God. Even Peter who walked with Jesus was willing to fight against the arresting soldiers, but it was not the time for war or battle. Jesus healed Malchius the man whose ear was cut off by Peter in the skirmish at the arrest. The Bible states that Jesus had legions of Angels at His command that He could have called upon to save (Matthew 26:53) Him but His priority was the will of God, and His death fulfilled that will. It had to happen just the way it did to fulfill prophecy from the scriptures and save Gods people. I also see those wolves surrounding the church today. They are looking and they are licking their lips, wanting to devour the people of God for their “intolerance”, and their “ridiculous morality”. I do not believe it is our time to walk willingly to our death at the hands of these wolves. That time will come soon enough.

Jesus was not just known as the “Lamb of God” but also as the “Lion of Judah” Lions are not known for their sweet subtle nature. They are aggressive territorial predators. They protect their turf. They hunt for their food. The animals of the plains have great respect for them and are careful when they come around. They are armed, you might say, in the animal kingdom with teeth, claws, and the muscle to use them. Oh, and it’s not just the males that are willing to fight and hunt. The females will fight and protect even to the death. I have personally stood face to face, at approximately 50 yards with an angry lioness near the border of the Serengeti in Tanzania. Luckily we had a lot of firepower on our side and she walked the opposite direction after a short standoff. Before she did she growled a couple times and let out a roar to remind us we were not welcome in her territory. The hair on my neck stood up, they are a very powerful creature.

It is time for this body of believers to stand up and become truly Christ-like. We have overused the “Lamb”. We have become soft and effeminate. We have allowed the world to stomp out much of the flame that used to light the way for others to see God. There will always be a time and place for the Lamb, but we are being called to be the Lion! Our first command from God came in Genesis 1:26-28. He told man to be fruitful, multiply, to subdue, and have dominion over the whole earth, every beast of the field, and every bird of the air. These are proactive commands that involve us standing up. Nowhere in the scriptures have I ever seen God tell His people that these commands have changed. And for those of you who feel we are not under any commands of God now that Jesus has come… I say this read Revelation 21:14, and John 14:21, Deuteronomy 11:26-32 (This whole book is Good for all Christians to know)

So Christians…Where are we? Why are we allowing Pornography to pollute our families? Why have we allowed TV, video games, and any other electronic babysitters to become our teachers?  We know that if we feed our children nothing but candy, soda, Ice Cream, and cake we will end up with a fat, unhealthy, toothless kid that has a significantly shortened lifespan and a lesser quality of life. Why do you think that it is ok to let TV teach them about homosexuality, adultery, and God? Do you not think that they will become gluttons of all the stuff that is drawing people away from God? He who causes one of these little ones to sin, it would be better to have a millstone tied around his neck and cast in to the sea! (Matthew 18:6) YOU ARE A PARENT!!! Act like one! Start by standing for God in your own life, in your own home, in your workplace, and with your family. If you are unsure call on the name of Jesus, read the Bible, find a church, knock on His door He will respond! How do I connect all this? We are not called to be a bunch of wimpy little babies when it comes to God. David was a King, and a warrior. Moses stood up to Pharaoh and a great nation! Noah built a massive ship and even stood up to the ridicule of those who thought he was a lunatic. I can name thousands of men and woman in the Bible and throughout history who stood on their faith for Jesus, some who lived to an old age and some who were killed for their stance. These people did it because of their love for God and their desire to see His will be fulfilled. Just FYI, His will is going to be fulfilled with or without you. It is not about how good you are or what special talents you possess. It is about the desire of your Creator for you to love Him. What good parent does not want their own kid to love them? What good husband does not want his bride to love him? Why would God be any different if we are created in His Own Image? Let’s stop giving up what is rightfully ours as children of Christ… from life to politics to church!