Judah is a lion's whelp (cub); ....who dares rouse him up? Gen (49:9-10)
Disney's The Lion King is considered the #1 animated film of all-time. So, we shouldn't be surprised that on July 17, it was once again released in a newly computer-generated version with a new all-star cast, which featured Beyonce', Danny Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner, grossing over $130 Million.
But, why is the Lion King so loved? And, is there a biblical significance, or, an astrological hidden meaning about the adventures of Simba, the son of Mustafa, one of the names of Muhammad, which means "chosen, selected, appointed, who prematurely, as a small lion cub, "roaring" with desire to rule the Kingdom of Pride "Rock" (Deut. 32:4) finds himself lost in the "wilderness," TRAVELING the great "CIRCLE OF LIFE" after experiencing a temporary case of amnesia, while forgetting, denying, and suppressing his true royal linage by accepting the strange customs, dietary laws, "ungodly" behavior and new philosophy (Co: 2:8) of "Hakana Matata," which is a Swahili phrase that means" you need not worry for the rest of your days" from two vagabonds named Timon and Pumbana (warthog).
Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, And am no more worthy to be called thy SON: make me as one of thy hired servants. And he AROSE, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had COMPASSION, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. And the son said unto him, Father, I have SINned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy SON.
SEE, it isn't a coincidence that the story of the Lion King, sounds very similar to the so-called African-American experience in the "Hells of North America." Especially, with its "African-centered" theme and backdrop. Because, being a Lion, or being associated with anything about a lion, is considered the greatest compliment given by biblical writers. For instance, the prophet Joel declared "The Lion also will roar from Zion (Joel 3:16). While the prophet Hosea, foretold the Most High would be like a protective lion for the nation of Israel. (Isis-RA-EL)
If, you are not, convinced, about the biblical symbolism, consider the fact that, the Tribe of Judah, which means PRAISE, linage runs from Perez to King Solomon, to the beloved King David all the way to the MESSIANIC Christ-figure, who is called the "Lion of the Tribe of Judah in the Book of Revelations (Chapters 5 verse 5.) This is all metaphysical...
With the "Christ" being called the Lion of Judah, you shouldn't be shocked to learn that HIS PARABLE of the Return of the Prodigal Son in (Luke 15:11-32) is the premise of the myth and the Lion King Movie.
"And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. And when he had spent all, there AROSE a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed SWINE. And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the SWINE did eat: ......…
But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: For this my SON was DEAD, and is ALIVE again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
With this knowledge, who will rise the "Sleeping Lion of Judah"with the Lion's grip or paw and stand him up boldy as a Lion (Proverbs 28:1) while the wicked flee. For, the "Kingdom of Heaven is Within" (Luke 17:20-21). by eric d.graham (bobbeethehater.blogspot.com)
