Weep No More

"And one of the elders said to me, 'Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that He can open the cross and its seven seals.'" (Revelation 5: 5)

I wrote a short reflection in response to this verse for our ministry devotional circular and thought I'd share the translated version with you:

When you get to the market and the prices have gone up again, Weep no more:
The Lion of Judah has conquered and will provide for your table.

When your children are confronted with the difficulties of adolescence, Weep no more:
The Lion of Judah has conquered and will lead your children.

When delinquency comes knocking at the door of your home, Weep no more:
The Lion of Judah has conquered and will protect your family.

When the politicians remain indifferent, enclosed in their wealth and power, Weep no more:
The Lion of Judah has conquered and He will never abandon the poor.

When an illness threatens someone dear to you, Weep no more:
The Lion of Judah has conquered and will heal the sick.

When you feel imprisoned by the circumstances of life, Weep no more:
The Lion of Judah has conquered and will set the captives free.

When the enemy tells you that your life isn't important to anyone, "Weep no more:
The Lion of Judah has conquered and He will be with you constantly. He loves you.

When it appears that there is no one willing to do the hardest work in God's Kingdom, Weep no more:
The Lion of Judah has conquered and we can worship alongside the saints and elders in the heavenlies:
"Worthy are You to take the scroll and to open its seals, for You were slain, and by Your blood You ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, and You have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth." (Rev. 5: 9-10)

WEEP NO MORE: THE LION OF JUDAH HAS CONQUERED!