Jesus is Revealing Himself as the Lion and the Lamb!

Jesus is revealing Himself in and through us as the lion and the lamb. The lion is the courage of Christ in us, going forth in His power. The lamb is the compassion and gentleness of Christ that keeps our hearts soft as we learn true vulnerability from Him. We don't choose one or the other--He is both and, therefore, so are we! "It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me." Galatians 2:20 Recently, Shannon Downs from Blazing Fire Church had this amazing insight: When we choose to be vulnerable, to be real, we are choosing to be brave and walk with courage! When we choose to be brave and be courageous, we are being vulnerable and real! Being brave has nothing to do with bravado but everything to do with vulnerability. Being Brave empowers vulnerability, bringing with it the freedom to fly and soar. When we choose to face our fears, we open the door for love to come in. Love breathes upon us the ability to be brave in the face of vulnerability. ********************************************** 2012 was my year of embracing the word valuable. It was the first time I heard I was valuable. 2013 was vulnerability, I never realized it was okay to be vulnerable in the face of fear and trust! Brave is a "new" word for me to embrace in 2014...I don't ever remember being told to be brave. Here's to 2014 and beyond, we will go where no one has gone before! We are on a journey... together! ********************************************** Here I am, standing here Looking into my Father’s eyes No longer do I see the shadows of the night I now see the glorious light of day Into His heart I go I hear His heart beat singing songs of Heaven Feeling the wind of His breath upon me Carrying me deeper and deeper into His love Deeper and deeper into his love The waves are crashing upon the shores I choose to be courageous and brave In the incoming storms Listening to the heavenly sounds Hearing the heavenly sounds Taking me to that place Of His perfect grace And the walls will come down And the walls will come down As scary as it may be That place of vulnerability You will find the victory and freedom To fly and soar to those places You could not go before Open up your heart before Him Let Him come in His love song He sings within Will awaken your heart and soul To become more alive in Him, more alive in Him And there you will find the joyful heart That was always meant to be yours That was always meant to be yours….. ©Jennifer Shannon Jan 15th 2014