Who Christ Is - His Revelation

I finished the book of Revelation today, actually completing the New Testament in 90 days, chronologically. It is interesting to me how the end of Revelation is future, but has already happened, that is, it is already certain what the future holds. It kind of puts Matthew 6 in good perspective, storing up treasures in Heaven, and not worrying so much about what tomorrow brings, but keeping my focus on what needs to get done for God…today.

“Kings of Kings, and Lord of Lords” – we are so familiar with that expression, and we know that Christ is prominent in Revelation 19 as He triumphantly returns. Let me expand on this terminology, though, as it appears in the text, because I tend to gloss over it. I find great encouragement when I learn more details about how something is written, and what we can take from that. He is indeed this King, this Lord, and when He returns, all will know it

Take note of WHERE “King of Kings and Lord of Lords” is written. On His robe and on His thigh – more directly, the part of the robe that covers the thigh. For a rider on a horse, something written here would be in plain sight for all to see, easily read, not to be missed. When Christ returns, He will make it very clear, undeniable, in fact, who He is.

For Christians everywhere, He has already made that declaration, we know who He is. Yet I know I personally don’t fully grasp just all of what that means. But this I do know, we can read Revelation and try to be in awe of Him, that’s fine. We can also do our best to show the world who Christ is. That means talking to them about Him, demonstrating His Spirit at work in our lives, and defending His name to those around us who do not yet realize who Christ is.

Now, just as in the end times, Christ demands our worship. He demands to be known for who He really is: The Creator (Rev. 4:11), the Redeemer (Rev. 5:9), and the Conquering King.