Revelation 19: 11 Then I saw heaven open,
and there was a white horse. Its rider is called Faithful and True; it is with
justice that he judges and fights his battles. 12 His
eyes were like a flame of fire, and he wore many crowns on his head. He had a
name written on him, but no one except himself knows what it is. 13 The
robe he wore was covered with blood. His name is “The Word of God.” 14 The
armies of heaven followed him, riding on white horses and dressed in clean
white linen. 15 Out of his mouth came a sharp
sword, with which he will defeat the nations. He will rule over them with a rod
of iron, and he will trample out the wine in the wine press of the furious
anger of the Almighty God. 16 On his robe and on
his thigh was written the name: “King of kings and Lord of lords.”
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When I saw my nameplate
on the desk, I said “Wow.” I quickly reflected on where I came from and where I
was then. I was now responsible for duties of great importance.
- I had become a “name” within a company.
- I had my “name” written on a nameplate.
- I was the “name” who had authority.
John, the disciple
JESUS loved, saw the most amazing thing happen! He saw heaven open and there
was a white horse with a rider called, or named “Faithful and True.” This rider
had a name, or authority, that no one knew but HIMSELF. But to everyone else HE
wore a name that could be understood with was “The Word of GOD.” HE then
displayed a name “KING of kings and LORD of lords.”
My Observations:
- JESUS is the KING of kings and LORD of lords!
- JESUS is the Word of GOD that I can follow!
- JESUS is the only authority who deserves a name!
Making a “name” for
myself can be problematic. I mean, I may start to believe in “my” abilities and
“my” title, thinking “I” have authority. Fame blinds me to GOD’s power and
authority. JESUS is the only one who deserves a “name.”
HE Is above all and
loves when I point people away from me and towards HIM. Every ability I have is
because of HIM, so I should use them for HIM. I gladly mention JESUS as the
authority of my life!
Challenge
- How many names does the writer mention?
- Have you ever tried to make a name for yourself?
- Have you given JESUS the authority HE deserves over your life?
