There is a way to walk in truth without causing division, to carry strength without harshness, to live with conviction without losing compassion.
This is the way of the Lion and the Lamb, the divine balance that Jesus modeled and the Spirit still calls us into today.
Everything the Father designed flows from divine functionality.
Dysfunction, as the Holy Spirit reminded me this morning, is only the counterfeit of divine functionality. It’s what happens when something operates outside the principles of its creation.
Divine functionality requires complete integration, maturity, and entry through the original principles God used to design the universe.
When we align with those principles, peace follows like gravity.
When we resist them, confusion reigns.
What follows is a framework to live in that alignment to walk in truth, love, and unity without compromise.
It’s part reflection, part activation.
1. Consecration: The Posture of Alignment
To consecrate means to set something apart for holy use.
It isn’t about restriction; it’s about belonging.
In the Hebrew qadash and the Greek hagiazo, consecration means to dedicate, purify, and align something fully with God’s intention.
When the priests consecrated the temple instruments, the silver didn’t become shinier.
It simply became untouchable for everyday use. That’s what happens when a believer consecrates their life: ordinary becomes extraordinary because it is now reserved for divine purpose.
In practice, consecration looks like:
- Creating sacred boundaries around time, attention, and energy.
- Detoxing distractions that pull you from your calling.
- Offering your gifts back to God for His agenda, not your profit.
- Re-anchoring motives so that stewardship replaces striving.
Consecration doesn’t shrink your world; it sharpens it.
It quiets the noise of ego, fear, and ambition so divine resonance can flow unobstructed.
It’s tuning the instrument before the performance.
When you and those close to you step into consecration, it becomes more than a vacation of the mind and soul. It’s a recalibration of purpose. It’s an invitation for God to reveal what’s next through beauty rather than striving.
Activation:
Take five minutes each morning to pray, “Lord, purify my seeing today.”
It night, reflect: “Where did I feel Your peace most clearly?”
That simple rhythm keeps consecration practical and present.
2. Angelic Awareness and Proper Focus
Scripture makes one thing clear: angels are real, but they are God’s servants, not ours.
They move at His command, not human invocation. Hebrews 1:14 calls them “ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation.” Psalm 91 promises that God commands His angels concerning us. But nowhere are we told to seek them out or direct them; we are told to trust the One who sends them.
That means it’s appropriate to thank God for angelic help, to pray that He strengthens the ones assigned to our lives, and to bless Him for their obedience. But our prayers always go to the Father, through the Son, by the Holy Spirit.
Safe posture:
“Father, thank You for the angels You’ve assigned to watch over me. Strengthen them to fulfill Your purposes fully. Let every messenger You send operate under the authority of Jesus Christ.”
That prayer keeps allegiance pure.
It honors their role without crossing the line into fascination or dependence.
If you sense their presence, simply ask, “Father, what would You have me know about this?”
Let the moment bring peace, humility, and worship not curiosity or pride.
Remember: the chain of authority is clear Father → Son → Spirit → messenger → you.
When we stay focused upward, any true messenger will point us right back to Him.
Activation:
Whenever you feel unseen, pause and thank God aloud. Do not analyze the experience; anchor it in gratitude. This builds faith and keeps you in order.
3. The Language of the Spirit
There are moments in prayer when words run out. You reach the end of language but not the end of need. That’s where the gift of tongues, what Paul called “praying in the Spirit,” becomes a bridge between heart and heaven.
Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 14 that the one who speaks in a tongue “speaks mysteries to God.”
He also said that the Spirit intercedes with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26). Tongues can be either a public sign that requires interpretation or a private devotional language that bypasses the intellect.
When I pray and find syllables flowing that I don’t understand, my test is simple:
- Does it begin and end in peace?
- Does it draw me closer to Jesus, not further into emotion?
- Can I start or stop if needed?
- Does it produce humility and love afterward?
If those are true, then I receive it as what it likely is my spirit praying beyond my mind.
It’s not performance; it’s communion.
Activation:
When you feel the urge to pray in tongues, do so privately.
Afterward, ask, “Lord, give me understanding of what my spirit just prayed.”
Pair it with Scripture reading. This keeps your spirit and your mind in partnership, not competition.
4. Walking in Truth Without Division
This is where the Lion and the Lamb must meet. Truth without love cuts people down.
Love without truth enables destruction. Jesus embodied both simultaneously, bold as a lion, gentle as a lamb.
He told His followers to “speak the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15) and to “love one another” as the proof of discipleship (John 13:35). That’s the balance every high-capacity disciple must learn: firm conviction delivered with tender compassion.
4.1 Lead with Honor
Every person bears God’s image (Genesis 1:27).
Before addressing someone’s behavior or belief, remember their design.
Honor doesn’t mean agreement; it means recognizing divine worth.
4.2 Let Love Lead but Truth Define
Grace opens the door; truth builds the foundation.
When you must correct, wrap your words in compassion.
When you comfort, let truth prevent enabling.
Ask before you speak: “Am I trying to win their heart or win the argument?”
4.3 Listen Before Labeling
James 1:19 teaches us to be quick to hear and slow to speak. Division grows in assumption.
Unity grows in curiosity. Listening is respect, not compromise.
4.4 Correct Privately, Encourage Publicly
Jesus said, “If your brother sins, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.”
Correction in private preserves dignity; affirmation in public builds trust. This rhythm keeps communities healthy.
4.5 Forgive Freely but Keep Boundaries
Forgiveness is release; boundaries are stewardship. Forgive as the Lord forgave you (Colossians 3:13), but guard your heart (Proverbs 4:23). Healthy boundaries protect love from distortion.
4.6 Stay Humble
Jesus said, “Learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart.” Humility doesn’t mean weakness; it means strength under control. It is the lamb side of lion-hearted leadership.
4.7 Pray Instead of Polarize
“Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” (Luke 6:28) Prayer turns enemies into opportunities for grace. You can’t stay divided against someone you consistently pray for.
4.8 Pursue Unity, Not Uniformity
Romans 12:18 reminds us, “If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Unity means shared purpose under Christ, not identical opinions. It is possible to hold conviction and still extend kindness.
4.9 Stay Anchored in the Word
John 17:17 says, “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.” The Word of God calibrates us when emotion tries to take the wheel. If peace leaves, pause. Peace is the umpire of the Spirit (Colossians 3:15).
5. The Marks of a High-Capacity Disciple
Jesus never asked for perfection; He sought progression. The Gospels reveal consistent traits in those who carried His power and His presence.
A mature disciple is:
- Surrendered – Obedience is their default response.
- Abiding – They prioritize relationships over results.
- Servant-minded – They lead through humility.
- Loving – They forgive fast and love deep.
- Truthful – Their word is reliable.
- Faithful under pressure – They trust God when outcomes delay.
- Humble and teachable – They remain students even when seasoned.
- Generous – They view resources as tools for impact, not trophies.
- Kingdom-focused – They seek righteousness above recognition.
- Cross-carrying – They deny self daily and follow Jesus’ example.
These are not moral checkboxes. They are evidence of inner alignment the Lion’s courage balanced by the Lamb’s compassion.
Activation:
Pick one of these traits each week. Pray for grace to live it intentionally. At the end of the week, reflect on how it changed your relationships.
6. Integration vs. Dysfunction
The Spirit’s whisper this morning still echoes:
“Dysfunction is a counterfeit representation of divine functionality.
Divine functionality requires complete integration, maturity, and entry through the principles in which the universe was designed.” – Stephen Scoggins
Every fracture in our world, from personal anxiety to societal divisio,n stems from disintegration.
When spirit, soul, and body are out of sync, dysfunction rushes in.
- The Lion and the Lamb way is God’s cure for that fracture.
- The Lion integrates strength and truth.
- The Lamb integrates humility and mercy.
Together, they restore divine functionality.
Integration means that faith informs action, belief informs behavior, and love governs both.
When your interior world is whole, your exterior influence multiplies naturally.
Signs of Integration:
- Peace in decision-making.
- Clarity in relationships.
- Consistency between private and public life.
- The ability to rest without guilt.
Signs of Counterfeit Functionality:
- Constant busyness without fruit.
- Relationships built on performance or fear.
- Fragmented purpose.
- Short bursts of inspiration followed by burnout.
The cure for dysfunction is not more effort; it’s deeper alignment. Consecration, Spirit-led prayer, and truth-filled love are the keys that restore divine order.
7. Activation: Walking the Lion-Lamb Path
Here’s how to apply everything above in daily life:
- Consecrate your mornings.
Before touching your phone, acknowledge God’s presence and invite His peace to rule your day. - Guard your focus.
Every “yes” carries a “no.”
Steward your time and conversations toward Kingdom fruit, not emotional noise. - Pray in the Spirit.
Let your heart speak mysteries to God.
Let peace, not understanding, be the evidence of His presence. - Honor others intentionally.
Look for one person each day to affirm sincerely.
Love disarms division. - Stay transparent.
Confess quickly, forgive quickly, learn quickly.
Maturity grows in short repentance cycles. - Journal revelation.
Record what the Spirit teaches you.
Truth that is written becomes truth that multiplies. - Rest without guilt.
Rest is not laziness; it’s worship.
The Lion roars best after the Lamb rests.
8. Closing Reflection and Prayer
Truth and love are not opposites they are partners. The world divides because it knows how to argue but not how to abide. The Kingdom unites because it knows how to honor even in disagreement.
To walk in truth without division is to let the Lion roar only when the Lamb has first bowed. It’s to speak boldly while loving deeply. It’s to stand for righteousness while kneeling for grace.
- This is divine functionality in motion.
- This is integration.
- This is the way of Jesus.
Prayer:
Father, thank You for showing us the Lion and the Lamb within Your Son. Teach us to carry both truth and tenderness. Purify our motives, align our hearts, and silence every counterfeit of dysfunction. Let our words heal, our actions reconcile, and our presence bring peace. Strengthen the unseen help You have assigned to us.
Fill us with Your Spirit so that even when words fail, our hearts still pray. Make us whole so that we can help others find wholeness.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
The Lion and the Lamb Way is not a theory; it is the architecture of divine functionality.
When strength and softness meet under the authority of Christ, the world reflects the Kingdom.
That reflection is what heals division and reintroduces peace to a fractured planet.
So rise each day as both lion in conviction, lamb in compassion, and walk in the truth that sets all creation free.
Much Love & Light, God bless
Stephen*Creative spelling and grammar compliments of Dyslexia; thank you for your patience and understanding with written replies!”
