“Can you pull in Leviathan with a fishhook or tie down its tongue with a rope? Can you put a cord through its nose or pierce its jaw with a hook?” — Job 41:1–2
In Job chapter 41, God gives Job a long and detailed description of a mysterious creature called Leviathan.
The Lord uses the image of this mighty animal — which we know today as the crocodile — to reveal a far deeper spiritual truth. He was not simply describing a natural animal, but using it as a symbol of His spiritual “Leviathan”, a mighty being of the unseen world, whose characteristics Job was shown in this chapter.
Some of the descriptions in the passage go far beyond what we see in the earthly crocodile. But that is because God often uses visible examples to help us understand invisible realities. So He clothed this revelation in the picture of a creature that men could recognize, in order to point to something far greater.
In the vision, God shows Job how unique this creature is — unlike any other being in creation. From the creatures of the sea like fish, to the birds of the air, to the beasts of the field, none can compare with him.
God emphasizes Leviathan’s fierce strength, the hardness of his scales, and the invincible courage within him. No spear, sword, or arrow can pierce his armor. He is fearless and unconquerable. In short, there is no other creature on earth like him.
“Can you pull in Leviathan with a hook, or tie down its tongue with a rope? Will it make a covenant with you, to take it as your slave for life? Can you play with it like a bird or put it on a leash for your young women? Will traders barter for it, or divide it up among the merchants? Can you fill its hide with harpoons or its head with fishing spears?” — Job 41:1–7
“Who then is able to stand against Me? Who has a claim against Me that I must pay? Everything under heaven belongs to Me.” — Job 41:10–11
“Its back has rows of shields tightly sealed together; each is so close to the next that no air can pass between. Flames stream from its mouth; sparks of fire shoot out. Smoke pours from its nostrils as from a boiling pot over burning reeds. Its breath sets coals ablaze, and flames dart from its mouth.” — Job 41:15–21
“Its heart is hard as a rock, hard as a lower millstone. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified; they retreat before its thrashing. Swords that strike it have no effect, nor do spears or darts or javelins.” — Job 41:24–26
“On earth it has no equal, a creature without fear. It looks down on all that are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.” — Job 41:33–34
This mighty Leviathan is none other than the LORD JESUS CHRIST Himself!
No kingdom, power, or authority can shake His dominion. The entire earth trembles before Him. He is not a mere creature of the sea — He is far greater than all. He is the King above all kings, the Lion of Judah, the Conqueror of all pride.
Just as Leviathan has his kind, so Christ has His own offspring — those who have believed in Him. The children of Christ carry His spiritual nature within them.
When you receive the Lord Jesus through the new birth, you become a new creature on earth — no longer weak or prey to the world’s snares, but strong in the Spirit, clothed in His power.
My friend, if you live in weakness — oppressed by sin, tormented by demons, troubled by the world — you will remain as vulnerable as small fish easily caught with hooks.
But when you receive Christ Jesus into your heart, you are changed into something entirely different. You become a spiritual giant, feared by the powers of darkness.
So today, repent of your sins sincerely, deciding to leave them behind. Say to the Lord Jesus:
“Lord, I open my heart to You. Come into me.”
He will surely come, forgive your sins, and give you the assurance of eternal life. He will make you a new creation.
From that moment, declare with your actions and your life:
“Jesus is mine, and I am His.”
Then go and be baptized if you have not yet done so — for that confirms your new nature. You will no longer be a weak fish, but a mighty Leviathan — strong, ruling, and victorious with Christ.
May the Lord bless you.
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