I see the Lion of Judah calling His Brave One. She may not see the brave in her, but He sees it. She is worn and tired from the fight. She at times feels wounded, despised, damaged and broken. But I see her rising up from the ashes, as she hears the gentle whisper of The Lion calling her away. Although she feels great fear, she chooses to go anyway. She chooses to leave the comfort of familiarity and all that she has known behind to embrace adventure with The King. Although lies of fear, insecurity, doubt, hopelessness and defeat, attempt to hold her back, ensnare her and intimidate her, she cannot be deterred. There is a longing within her for something more, something greater. Her faith propels her to pursue what she cannot yet see.
He calls her to the foot of the mountains. In His eyes, she is flawless. He knows she feels tired and afraid, but He sees her yes, her surrender, her obedience. Her yes causes His heart to swell with pride and joy. He loves her. His passionate and fierce desire is to be her strength, her armor, her shield and her protector. He knows that He is mighty and strong and that no power from Hell can stand against the love that He has for her. Although questions flood her mind and fear grips her heart, it touches the most tender places of His heart to know that she has willingly chosen to put her heart in His care. He would stop at nothing to defend and protect her.
To the mountains they go. The path at times is treacherous, as He takes her on the journey of discovering her true self and healing from the wounds of her past. There are obstacles she will face, giants she will meet and walls that she will tear down, but He is with her every step of the way. Although the battle at times is fierce, He leads her beside still waters. She rests in His bosom and finds peace in the warmth of His embrace. His love quiets her heart, allowing her to retreat to a place of safety in the midst of the storm. She cannot know the countless times His heart of protection has jumped to her defense. She couldn’t possibly know the countless times He has let out a mighty roar, pushing back the forces of darkness, so she can rest and heal, untouched and unharmed.
He knows that she is a lioness. She was molded and crafted into His likeness from the beginning, but she hasn’t known it yet. He knows the strength that’s within her and willingly lays everything down to lend her His strength, while she learns to discover the power she carries. He watches her chest rise and fall as she rests. He always intercedes for her. He watches in wonder and amazement as she makes her way through the journey with Him. The simplest glance from her piercing eyes causes His heart to burst with love, adoration and affection towards her. He has found a resting place and a dwelling place with her. And although their journey is a hard one, He can’t imagine choosing another.
As she makes her way up the mountain, she is growing. Slowly but surely, her fears are subsiding and she starts to notice the beauty in the little things. She stops to examine a flower and allows herself to delight in its beauty and fragrance. She feels joy as the birds sing their song. She doesn’t notice but even the faintest sound of her laughter causes the domain of Hell to quake under her feet and her Lion King to fall in love with her all over again. She is mighty indeed.
She begins to take note of her lioness features and is awestruck by the way she reflects the glory of The King in her familiar frame. How did she miss it? Can it be that she is a lioness? She shakes the dust from her mane and stretches her limbs, accentuating her strong, lean muscles. She is a fighter. Her heart is prone to learn. She begins to delight in learning the tactics of her King. He teaches her to wield the power she has carried all along. Darkness is no match for her, as she has discovered her identity as the Lioness Warrior, Bride of the King.
He roars with glory and delight, as the demons that once caused her fear now quake in her presence. Like a bomb going off, the power of her roar causes the Kingdom of darkness to cave in all around her. She is a force to be reckoned with. Her King reflects on the sweet times He shared with her, nursing her to health by the gentle waters. She was just as beautiful then, as she is now. His love for her has never wavered. She was always Lioness.
As she stands atop the mountain with her King victorious, she begins to take note of her fellow Brave Ones rising up from the ashes. Her undaunted courage, beauty and strength has prepared the way for them to ascend the mountain. They see the glory of The King in her. In the midst of fear, they find courage to make their way to the foot of the mountain. She makes her way down the mountain to introduce them to her King.
