Revelation 19 NLT
The Rider on the White Horse
11 Then I saw heaven opened, and a white horse was standing there. Its rider was named Faithful and True, for He judges fairly and wages a righteous war. 12 His eyes were like flames of fire, and on His head were many crowns. A name was written on Him that no one understood except Himself. 13 He wore a robe dipped in blood, and his title was the Word of God. 14 The armies of heaven, dressed in the finest of pure white linen, followed Him on white horses. 15 From His mouth came a sharp sword to strike down the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod. He will release the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty, like juice flowing from a winepress. 16 On His robe at His thigh was written this title: King of all kings and Lord of all lords. 17 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, shouting to the vultures flying high in the sky: “Come! Gather together for the great banquet God has prepared. 18 Come and eat the flesh of kings, generals, and strong warriors; of horses and their riders; and of all humanity, both free and slave, small and great.” 19 Then I saw the beast and the kings of the world and their armies gathered together to fight against the One sitting on the horse and His army. 20 And the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who did mighty miracles on behalf of the beast—miracles that deceived all who had accepted the mark of the beast and who worshiped his statue. Both the beast and his false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. 21 Their entire army was killed by the sharp sword that came from the mouth of the One riding the white horse. And the vultures all gorged themselves on the dead bodies.
And just like that, it's over. No drawn out battle, no strategic plans, no counter punches. Jesus comes on the scene and "poof" it's done. He leaves us wondering why He didn't do that sooner. Did you catch how the rest of the army died? " The entire army was killed by the sharp sword that came from the mouth of the One riding the white horse." The word of God. Jesus spoke the word of God and they all died. Isn't that amazing? There is power in His word.
Ephesians 6:17b "and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
Hebrews 4:12 "For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires."
I love the picture of Jesus using the word of God as a two edged sword cutting away the "stuff" from our heart. Perfecting us, refreshing us, releasing us from the "gunk" that is our past. Giving our heart a fresh start to breath and heal and serve Him.
Let Jesus use His Two edged sword on your heart today to release you from the "gunk" of your past. Read His word and let it heal you.
Blessings, Cecilia
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