September 14, 2019: SOAP #3572:  Ezekiel 36-37; Psalm 110; Revelation 19

Scripture:  Revelation (NIV) 19:11 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war. 12 His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no-one knows but he himself. 13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. 14 The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. 15 Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will rule them with an iron scepter.” He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.

Observation:   We first met this rider in the first chapter of Genesis.  The God of creation Spoke the worlds into existence!  Then in the first chapter of the gospel of John, we find that this one known as “The Word” who created all things, became flesh and live among men as a man.  He came as a servant, a servant to His Heavenly Father, and a servant to men.  He lived a life of saying “no” to himself in order to say “yes” to His Father.  He endured great suffering and died hanging on a cruel cross.  He rose from the dead and ascended to heaven.

And HERE HE COMES AGAIN!  This time He comes as a warrior to win the war and set up His Kingdom.  The armies following Him will not need to fight.  The same Word that created the earth, then walked on the earth, will now defeat the enemy armies.

Application: “I’m in the Lord’s army, I’m in the Lord’s army…”  I used to sing it as a child.  And I remember singing it not too long ago, because it is true, and it is worth singing about!   Now I use the weapons He has provided me to withstand the enemy.  They are not carnal, but mighty through God.  But when I follow behind Him on the white horse, His weapon will be the only one needed!

Prayer:  Jesus, you are worthy of all praise!  Amen

Pastor Leon
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