The Lion, Proverbs 28

" . . . but the righteous are as bold as a lion."

Proverbs 28:1


Watched a show about two researches who observed lions in the wild. They had built a plexiglass re-enforced cube that they used as an observation post and placed it near a carcass that had been staged previously. The lions came in to feast and these researchers captured the whole thing on film, close-up.

A mature lion can weigh from 300 to 800 lbs. and can eat 15 to 75 pounds of flesh per day. The guttural roars had the guys on edge (they could feel the hot breath of the curious lions through the air holes) as the hungry lions approached the box, seeking to find a way inside and score another meal (mainly them).

The lion has been written about in the bible as symbol of justice, strength, wisdom, and as a potential adversary. The Romans even used hungry lions to devour Christians in their stadiums as entertainment.

The lion is the king of the jungle. The leader (usually a bigger or bolder lion) maintains order and establishes rank order. They are agile and fearsome. The righteous are compared to a bold lion. Do you feel like a bold lion today?


"King of Glory" by Third Day

Proverbs 28:14 - "Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble."

The older we get, the more "set in our ways" we get. We must examine our lives, look back at our history and discern the changes that God wants us to make. When I look back, I see the rebellion, the anger, and the selfishness. My big prayer is that the Lord would change me, reveal the heart changes that he wants to make. Where does he want to lead us and how can we prepare for the next phase of his walk? It is like rock climbing. We don't want to miss a step. Seek secure paths and wait on his direction.

Proverbs 28:26 - "He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe."

Self-confidence is a valued trait in our culture. This verse reminds us not to trust in our self. We need to pray for wisdom. "We don't know what we don't know" and to act as if we know is a danger. That does not mean we can't have confidence in our expertise and training. We just shouldn't make our "ego" and "self" the center of the universe. We serve at the pleasure of the king and his reign is supreme.

On Mission, On Assignment, and in the ZONE!

Andy Valadez
e-mail: andy@marketingdynamics.org