December 18

Revelation 19:11
 
“I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and He that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He doth judge and make war” —Revelation 19:1111And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. (Revelation 19:11)
WHAT a marvelous scene is here depicted, as John with the pen of inspiration presents our blessed Lord as a mighty Conqueror, descending from heaven on a noble white charger with all the armies of heaven—the saints of all ages—in His train. He comes forth heralded as the Faithful and the True, the King of kings and Lord of lords. While identical with the once-lowly Jesus who died for our sins on the cross, the mystery of His nature is known only to the Father and to Himself. He has a name which no man knew, for no man knoweth the Son but the Father. That vesture dipped in blood with which He will be clothed carries our minds back to the cross where the cruel Roman spear pierced His side only to draw forth the blood that saves.
With the sharp sword of His Word He will smite the nations who have persisted in rebellion against His authority, and He will take over the government of earth, ruling with the rod of iron, inflexible righteousness. What a day it will be when all is fulfilled!
“Hail, Thou once despised Jesus?
Crowned in mockery a king!
Thou didst suffer to release us;
Thou didst free salvation bring.
Hail, Thou agonizing Saviour,
Bearer of our sin and shame?
By Thy merits we find favor;
Life is given through Thy name.”
—Bakewell.