Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 15; Psalm 102; Isaiah 42; Revelation 12
The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies. (Isaiah 42:13)
How do you see Jesus? Be careful, you can become an idolater so don't form a false image of him. Whatever you do, don't go for the long haired, blued eyed picture hanging on many walls! Do you see him as a limp-wristed, effeminate man looking toward heaven? Man, those paintings make me sick! Jesus was a carpenter – he was a strong man. Not only that but when he returns, we will come forth as a mighty man of war!
The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name. (Exodus 15:3)
Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. (Psalms 24:8)
Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. (Psalms 45:3)
The Bible tells us that he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war. He will cry out with a battle cry and he will prevail against his enemies! The Revelation gives us an accurate portrait of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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 the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. 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 19:11-16)
Isaiah is looking forward to the same day John saw. You and I have not seen this day yet, but it is coming. King Jesus is a mighty man of war! He will consume his enemies with the sword. All those who hate the Lord will have to face him someday.
Aren't you glad that the paintings are wrong? Aren't you glad that King Jesus is a mighty man? He is with you always and will protect and keep you. Trust in him!
In Christ,
Rody
