Famous Lions

Considering the title of my blog is called Lionheart, I thought that I would dedicate my first post to famous lions. These are the ones that immediately came to mind. I must admit that I was getting a bit desperate at the end. Feel free to add to my list.

Simba - The Lion King

The star of arguably the best Disney Movie. I haven't seen this film since I was a boy but writing this post is bringing back memories of how much I really enjoyed it. Come to think of it, if anyone reading this blog has a copy on dvd I wouldn't mind borrowing it.

Aslan from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

A great allegory written by C.S.Lewis. I remember watching the BBC 1 series each week with my brother and sister. I don't recall how old I was (maybe 8yrs old?) but it was my favourite programme at the time. Back in those days the Chronicles of Narnia usually started around tea time.  There was one occassion when I got in a bit of a strop because we weren't allowed to leave the table until we had finished eating our dessert. Unfortunately for me I was a really fussy eater back then  and I decided that for whatever reason I didn't like the dessert. I'd rather have licked the floor than eaten it.  As usual, everyone else had already left the table and I was alone having a stare-off with my food. I couldn't bring myself to eat it all. I forced down a few mouthfuls and balled my eyes out! I missed the majority of that episode hahahha. More importantly, I meant to say that Aslan is a representation of Jesus. I cried when he was killed but was happy when he rose again :)  

  

3 Lions on the England Football Shirt

What can I say about these lions? Biggest underachievers in World Football? Quite possibly! Let's move on!

  

LIONel Richie

Well, ok. I must admit that by the time I'd mentioned a few lions I couldn't really think of anymore. But he does have the word 'lion' in his name hahahha! Anyways he deserves to be on this post for comedy value alone. Just look at that perm and gastly moustache. I'm sure my cousin Chico wouldn't be too happy if he knew that I was mocking one of his musical hero's. Oh well.  

The Lion of the Tribe of Judah

So, I saved the best lion until last. A bit cheesy I know but I did warn you that I love Jesus in my profile details. One of the titles of Jesus in the Bible is The Lion of the Tribe of Judah. A lion represents royalty, power and authority amongst other things. Jesus epitomises all of these qualities.

Revelation 5:5 (New International Version)

"Then one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals."

Lastly, you might be wondering why I appear to be obsessed with lions (I'm not btw!!). The simple response is that God has spoken to me several times concerning the character of a lion. Naming my blog Lionheart is therefore an intentional act to remind myself of what God has said about me. Don't be surprised to find subsequent posts about Lions.