A retired diplomat was appointed director of a Biblical Zoo. Utilizing his skills and experience he succeeded in drawing tremendous crowds to visit the zoo.
The main attraction was a cage occupied by a lion and a lamb, illustrating the prophetic vision of peace. An old friend who was so overwhelmed by this scene asked the director how he managed to have the "lion and the lamb lie down together", a feat reserved for the [messianic] end of days.
"Simple," answered the [diplomat]. "Every day another lamb!"
Source: Rabbi Mendel Weinbach: Gateways
The main attraction was a cage occupied by a lion and a lamb, illustrating the prophetic vision of peace. An old friend who was so overwhelmed by this scene asked the director how he managed to have the "lion and the lamb lie down together", a feat reserved for the [messianic] end of days.
"Simple," answered the [diplomat]. "Every day another lamb!"
Source: Rabbi Mendel Weinbach: Gateways
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It's true that lambs today will quickly be devoured. But let us remember that a Lion kills for food, and otherwise fights when there is a threat. Now perhaps some are thinking, "AH! We, like the Lion, only fight for our survival as well!" But we are not Lions. We are human beings. We are able and responsible for more civilized means and higher purposes.
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