The Return of our King

Revelation 19:1-21

In this scene, we see the people of God and the heavenly hosts praising God. Then, our great God and King, our Savior, Jesus, is revealed in all His glory. He is Faithful and True! He fulfills His promises, for He is coming again. His eyes are like fire, and on His head are many crowns - more than those worn by the beast, signifying a royalty and authority beyond earthly measure. Even in His glory, His robe remains one dipped in blood, for He accomplished the redemption of His people and His victory over that dragon, Satan, by His personal sacrifice and death on the cross. He is the very Word of God, and, as He rides His white horse, His title, written on His thigh for all to see is, King of all kings and Lord of all lords. He has all authority in heaven and on earth, and we see here that the exercise of that authority over evil is swift and decisive.

Our great God, who hates evil, has permitted and endured evil's existence, allowing the weeds to grow up with the wheat (Matthew 13:24-30), being patient, giving the people of earth the maximum time to repent and follow Him (2 Peter 3:9). But let us not mistake the presence of evil in our world for weakness on the part of our God to do away with it. And let us not be deceived into thinking that our God is not fiercely opposed to the evil around us, for here we see through John's vision the decisive and powerful defeat over the beast and his false prophet.

Although Jesus is described as waging war justly, the real battle was fought at the cross and His victory evidenced at the empty tomb. As Christ returns with His army now, John sees the beast and the kings of the world, who serve him, gather to fight against Jesus, as the dragon still seeks to depose God from His throne. But the truth of the Word of God is powerful, and the veil of deception of the beast and his false prophet is broken. The beast and his prophet seem to be captured instantly, thrown into the lake of fire, and their army, like their deception, is destroyed by the powerful and effective sword of the truth from the Word of God.

Regardless of our circumstances, our hope in Jesus is secure. He is the Victor in this great battle and He will return to establish His kingdom and bring an end to Satan, the curse of sin, and the fear of death. Let us sing and praise with the people of God!
Praise be to Yahweh! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. Let us be glad and rejoice, and let us give honor to Him!