Having A Lion’s Heart

HAVING A LION’S HEART

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Proverbs 28:1

Supporting Texts: 2 Samuel 23:20, Joshua 1:6,-9, Daniel 6:10, 2 Timothy 1:7

INTRODUCTION:

The lion is known as the king of the jungle, not because it is the biggest or the fastest animal, but because of its boldness, confidence, and fearless nature. Spiritually, God calls His children to have the heart of a lion: to be courageous, unshaken by fear, and confident in the power of God. A “lion’s heart” is a heart full of faith, strength, and divine boldness. In this generation of compromise and intimidation, the Church needs believers who will stand boldly for truth and righteousness.

1. A LION’S HEART IS FEARLESS IN THE FACE OF CHALLENGES

a) Boldness born of faith (Proverbs 28:1): The righteous are bold as a lion because their confidence is in God, not in circumstances.

b) Fear paralyses destiny (2 Timothy 1:7): Fear is a spirit that must be cast out for courage to rule your heart.

c) Faith dispels fear (Isaiah 41:10): Courage is not the absence of danger but the presence of faith.

d) Spiritual strength conquers fear (Ephesians 6:10): Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

Biblical Example: David stood before Goliath with a lion’s heart, confident that God would give him victory (1 Samuel 17:45-47).

2. A LION’S HEART STANDS FIRM FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS

a) Standing for truth in a corrupt world (Daniel 6:10): Daniel refused to bow even when threatened with the lion’s den.

b) Courage to say “No” to sin (Genesis 39:9): Joseph resisted temptation because he feared God more than man.

c) Moral courage (Acts 5:29): Peter declared, “We must obey God rather than men.”

d) Inner conviction (Romans 1:16): A lion-hearted believer is not ashamed of the gospel.

Biblical Example: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to worship an idol and were delivered from the fiery furnace (Daniel 3:16-18).

3. A LION’S HEART CONQUERS THROUGH FAITH AND ACTION

a) Faith without action is dead (James 2:17): Courage is shown in stepping out in faith.

b) Courage to confront obstacles (Joshua 1:6-9): God told Joshua repeatedly, “Be strong and courageous.”

c) A lion’s heart does not retreat (Hebrews 10:39): We are not of them who draw back unto perdition.

d) Faith moves mountains (Mark 11:23): Bold faith speaks and acts on God’s Word.

Biblical Example: Benaiah chased a lion into a pit on a snowy day and killed it (2 Samuel 23:20).

4. A LION’S HEART TRUSTS COMPLETELY IN GOD’S POWER

a) True boldness comes from intimacy with God (Acts 4:13): The disciples’ courage was linked to their time with Jesus.

b) Dependence on divine strength (Psalm 27:1): “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?”

c) Confidence in God’s promises (Numbers 23:19): God’s Word never fails.

d) Unshakeable trust (Psalm 125:1): Those who trust in the Lord cannot be moved.

Biblical Example: Daniel trusted God in the lions’ den, and God shut the lions’ mouths (Daniel 6:22).

5. A LION’S HEART OVERCOMES OPPOSITION AND BRINGS VICTORY

a) Opposition is an opportunity for divine display (Romans 8:37): We are more than conquerors through Christ.

b) A lion-hearted believer never gives up (Galatians 6:9): Perseverance brings the crown.

c) The Holy Spirit empowers us for victory (Micah 3:8): “I am full of power by the Spirit of the Lord.”

d) Victory belongs to the fearless (Revelation 12:11): They overcame by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony.

Biblical Example: Paul the Apostle faced persecution, imprisonment, and danger, yet declared, “None of these things move me” (Acts 20:24).

CONCLUSION:

Having a lion’s heart means walking in boldness, faith, and unwavering confidence in God. God has not given us the spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind. You must rise like a lion and take your stand against sin, fear, and spiritual opposition. The time has come for the Church to roar again with holy boldness!

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, give me the heart of a lion to face life’s battles without fear.

2. Father, destroy every spirit of fear and intimidation in my life.

3. Holy Spirit, fill me with boldness to stand for truth and righteousness.

4. I receive divine courage to confront every Goliath standing against me.

5. Lord, strengthen my faith to act on Your Word without doubt.

6. Every power of fear holding me back, lose your grip in Jesus’ name.

7. Lord, make me a fearless witness of the gospel.

8. Father, give me victory over every trial and opposition in my path.

9. Let Your power make me unshakable in the face of adversity.

10. Lord, raise in me the spirit of a conqueror that never retreats.