God's Lions

By: Jenny Hinners

Monday, July 13, 2026

...a lion, mighty among beasts, who retreats before nothing; Proverbs 30:30

Lions are sometimes called "kings of the jungle" because they are fearless, powerful, and dominant. Their loud roars notify the other animals they are in charge. They live in groups for safety, and they hunt in packs to maximize their results. But something else that lions are known for is being very persistent in their efforts.

The scriptures call Jesus "the lion of Judah" so if we are following Him, you might say we are His spiritual lion cubs. If we think of ourselves as young lions, then what is our role in a kingdom sense?

1. We are called to be bold and fearless.

…the righteous are bold as a lion. – Proverbs 28:1

If we're following Jesus, we must have a healthy fear of the LORD. If that sounds confusing, the type of fear we should have is a respectful fear. A healthy fear of God means we are in awe of our creator (Proverbs 14:26).

1. We will reign under Christ’s Leadership.

By God’s grace and Christ’s work on the cross, we’ve been transformed into God’s priests. When Jesus returns, God's Word says we will reign with Him forever (Revelation 5:10).

But until He returns, Jesus has given us the authority to continue His mission. How? By sharing the gospel wherever we go (John 17:15-19) and by serving God and obeying His commands without compromise. When we do those things, we become a light that illuminates the world's darkness.

Like lions, we are stronger when we gather in groups. Being in a group makes it easier to "protect our territory" and resist enemy attacks. As Christ followers, we must always be ready to boldly defend the Lord’s gospel. We must stand firm, so Satan's lies won't dominate popular opinion and world culture.

Rise up and defend Christ's territory! Be the lion God's Word says you are!