Lion and a Lamb

Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. 1 John 2:6

Years ago, many Christians wore bracelets that had the letters WWJD, this referred to What Would Jesus Do. The Bible clearly teaches us that Jesus is to be our example on how we should live. 

The Bible also uses the metaphor of Jesus being a lion and a lamb. Revelation 5:5-6. So, how should we live as a Lion and a Lamb? It means to be tough for and tender with others.  Jesus was tough and tender. He was tough for those religious hypocrites and tender with those caught in sin.  

Recently I heard a story of a Special Operations sniper who would be dropped behind enemy lines to "take out" a certain evil person. After accomplishing his mission, he would return home to his family which included his little daughter. His daughter had a ritual to celebrate her father's return. She would have a tea party for him. This included little teacups, lace, and a crown making her a princess. This sniper could be tough for her and tender with her. She was never afraid of him because she only knew his tender side.

A Christ-follower needs at times be tough and at times be tender.