Good Morning Friends,
“I saw heaven standing open and there before
me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he
judges and makes war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many
crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself. He is
dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. The armies
of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen,
white and clean. Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down
the nations. ‘He will rule them with an iron scepter.’ He treads the winepress of
the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has this
name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.” (Revelation 19:11-16)
There will be a sharp contrast between what
Jesus was like when He came the first time and what He will be like when He
comes the second time!
The first time He came, not a lot of people noticed
– just His parents, a few shepherds, the wise men, and a few others. The world
went about its normal business as though nothing had changed. The second time,
“every eye will see Him.” His coming will be announced so that all who have
ever lived will take note of it.
The first time He came He was a small baby,
weak and powerless. The second time He will come riding a powerful horse
demonstrating the fullness of His power and glory.
The first time He came, no one could tell He
was a king. He was born in a stable and laid in a manger. The animals and
common people were the only ones around. The second time, He will come as the
King He really is – King of Kings and Lord of Lords. His eyes will blaze like
fire and on His head will be many crowns. Angels will accompany Him and
announce His glory.
The first time He came to invite all who
would listen to join Him. He pleaded with people to follow Him. He allowed people
to reject Him. The second time He will not come with an invitation, but with
judgment. All decisions will be final at the moment of His coming. There will
be no changing of hearts after that, only the prospect of a fearsome judgment.
The first time He came He allowed Himself to
be arrested, mocked, abused, tried, and killed. The second time no one will lay
a hand on Him. He will come with great armies of angels and those who oppose
Him will feel the force of His power.
The first time He came was a marvelous gift
from God to man. The second time He comes will be the marvelous fulfillment of
that gift for those who of us who love Him and are waiting for His return.
His, by Grace,
Steve
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