ULTIMATE POWER
But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth could open the scroll or even look inside it. I wept and wept because no one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside. 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.”
Revelation 5:3-5 (NIV)
This passage reveals the ultimate power of God. When the apostle John penned this letter, he understood that Jesus is both the lion and the lamb. Jesus is our sacrifice, yet He holds the entire world in His hands! He is not only the earthly Jesus, but also the resurrected Jesus. God’s power and authority are absolute, ruling over all creation with perfect wisdom and strength. Nothing can resist His will, and He has the authority to bring justice, protection and victory in every situation.
John saw a vision of a scroll that couldn’t be opened. He wept. There is some debate on what the scroll actually was. My favorite definition is God’s will, His final settlement of the affairs of the universe. It was customary in Roman culture to seal a scroll with seven seals, each from a witness who would validate the contents of the scroll. Then John sees the lion, not just the lamb. His eyes are drawn to the powerful and majestic Jesus, who is the only One who can open the scroll. There is no one like Him. The Son of Man! The holy One. The Lion from the tribe of Judah is mighty and victorious. If He can overcome all things, you can trust Him with whatever burdens you carry today. Nothing is beyond His power. Don’t rely on your own strength to manage or fix situations. Lean fully on God, knowing His power is more than enough to sustain and carry you through every challenge.
APPLICATION: Put your trust in God’s power today!
PRAYER: Almighty God, I thank You for Your mighty power that holds all things together. Right now, I lift my eyes to You and choose to rest in Your strength. Let every fear, worry and doubt melt away in the light of Your presence. Thank You, Lord, for Your unfailing power at work in my life. Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?