Written by Mark Driskill:
Read Revelation 19:11-21
Here is the place where we put to death our religious ideas of the Lamb of God. Whatever fairytale images of a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Barbie doll savior we may have been given over the years must die a cruel death as we read this description of our returning king. When Jesus returns he returns not as a golden boy rock star or a glorified good fairy but as the conquering king. He came the first time as the suffering servant. But now he comes as Lord and master. As we look at the contrast between how Jesus came the first time and how he will come very soon we are given a clearer revelation of who Jesus is and how he reflects the heart of the father.
1. He is humble healer and conquering king.
“Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called faithful and true, and in righteousness he judges and makes war.”
When Jesus rode into Jerusalem he rode in “Gentle and riding on a colt” as foretold by the prophets. Many rejected him because he did not come in on a white stallion and take Jerusalem by storm. When he comes again he will come to conquer and judge the nations. He will come to make the final war on evil putting an end to it forever.
2. He is King of the Jews and King of the world.
“His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself.”
When Jesus came the first time he was known as king of the Jews. No one had any idea that he was coming to save the whole world and return one days as Lord of all nations. I find it interesting that he has a name that no one knows but him. In other words he will not come as the mascot or sponsor for any one group who can claim to have a handle on him. He comes unfettered and unhindered. His people will have already been gathered to him and he will not need the endorsement of anyone. He is King of the Jews, Lord of the church and Master of all nations.
3. He is the first word and the final word.
“He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is the Word of God.”
In John’s gospel we read that he was the word of God from the beginning of time, who became flesh and dwelt among us. The emphasis was on his origin. “He was with God in the beginning.” (John 1:2) Now he comes as the word of God for time to come. He is the eternal word of God for infinity. The one who was and is will always be. Jesus is coming to exist forever as the final and complete living word of God.
As we anticipate our Lord’s return let us remember that we are not awaiting the coming of anything less than the greatest king earth will ever see. In light of that how should we prepare? How should we live as we look to the sky for him?
Mark Driskill and his wife Mary are homeschooling community ministers in Breathitt County Kentucky. They have four children. They co pastor Emmanuel fellowship Church, serve as Camp Pastors at Bethel Mennonite Camp, and Mark Teaches at Oakdale Christian Academy. Mark is web minister for Begotten by the Word , a ministry of Helping Hands Christian Resources. Once a month he preaches on the local radio station through the “Lion of Judah” program.
Mark also preaches in youth rallies and revivals upon request at no charge. Their vision is to see true spiritual awakening come to the mountains of Eastern Kentucky and to the nation.
Contact information:
Email: driskill@hilbillymail.com
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Address: PO Box 1159 Jackson KY.
