The Return of the King

 

The Return of the King

Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God.

Revelation 19:11-13

Christ reveals Himself to us throughout the Scripture in many forms. Each form gives us greater insight into His Holy Character. We behold Him as the Creator, the Lamb of God; the Captain of the Lord’s Hosts; the Lion of the Tribe of Judah; the Prophet, Priest, and King of HIs People; the Root and Offspring of David; and the Bright and Morning Star. Revelation brings us to the resounding crescendo of the symphony. Here we behold Christ in His Glory. Our text for today, gives us a graphic picture of Christ as The Returning King. Let us never forget that this is Who and What He is. We may speak in eloquent language of ‘gentle Jesus, meek and mild.’ We may admire His patience; His longsuffering; His grace; His mercy; and His lovingkindness. With that, we also must include His justice; His righteousness; His truth; and His strength. When Christ returns, He shows Himself to be ‘King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.’ For the next several days we are going to spend some time considering Christ as The Returning King. He is utterly worthy of our consideration in this form of His revelation of Himself. Here is Christ, no longer in His Humiliation, but now in His Exaltation. Here is Christ in His Visible, Powerful, and Inevitable Return. Here is a sight of Christ that is utterly captivating. He is the Once and Future King. ‘O, come let us adore Him.’

High King of Heaven,
we rejoice that You will finish what You have started.
We look forward to the day, ‘when the faith shall be sight.’
Until that day, lift us up that we might see Your coming Glory.

Tomm Tice
Where the Bush is Burning