King of Kings

“And 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. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.” Revelation 19:11-13, 15-16

When Jesus came to this earth the first time, He came as a simple man from an average family in a small town. There was no palace, no scepter, and no royal diadem. He came seeking sinners and set Himself to die upon a cross. In spite of His humble entrance, many people understood that there was something very different about him. Some came to Him for healing and some to hear Him teach. His disciples spent much time with Him, but they never truly understood why He came. One day Christ will return with the armies of heaven to mete out judgment upon His enemies. The description in the passage above portrays a powerful leader who cannot be turned away or refused. He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and He will one day rule the earth. If we own Him as Lord now, we may return with Him in power then. Is Jesus your King today?