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Christ’s Return (Revelation 19:11-21): The climax of all human history is now unfolded in our text. The purposes of God long hidden in His eternal counsels are now made clear. Jesus steps back into history, no longer the suffering servant, He is Lord of All. This passage makes two truths remarkably vivid. They are:
1. The Absolute Security of Trusting the Power of Jesus. Rev. 19:11-16
2. The Absolute Futility of Resisting the Power of Jesus. Rev. 19:17-21
Look closely as God pulls back the veil and reveals the awesome majesty of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords in all His glory. As we look at each facet of His wondrous character let your heart rest in the security that comes of trusting in Him.
The Absolute Security of Trusting the Power of Jesus. Rev. 19:11-16
v. 11 Trust in His Truth
Revelation 19:11 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. (NIV)
Christ now returns with His saints. He came for them in Rev.4:1. During all of human history He has been watching and waiting. Nothing has missed His eyes. Now He will begin to bring truth to bear upon all lies and falsehoods and deception:
He will execute vengeance, so wait on Him.
Jude 15 15 to judge everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of all the ungodly acts they have done in the ungodly way, and of all the harsh words ungodly sinners have spoken against him.” (NIV)
2 Peter 2:9 9 if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from trials and to hold the unrighteous for the day of judgment while continuing their punishment. (NIV)
He will repay evil, so trust Him.
Hebrews 10:30 30 For we know him who said, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge his people.” (NIV)
He will vindicate the oppressed, so hope in Him.
Psalm 103:6 6 The LORD works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. (NIV)
Psalm 9:9 9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble. (NKJV)
He will reward the righteous, so work For Him.
Psalm 58:11 11 So that men will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; Surely He is God who judges in the earth.” (NKJV)
Matthew 5:12 12 “Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (NKJV)
Are all your sadness, anxieties and woes poured out on Him? Only Jesus can give us the rest and peace that all will be well in Him.