King of kings

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. 12His 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. 13He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. 14The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. 15Out 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. 16On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written:

KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

The vision of this passage of Scripture is one that so inspires me. Sometimes it seems to me that the spirit of this world that is at work in the nations is so strong and relentless in its opposition to the Lord Jesus. It seems that the spiritual war against the saints is prevailing and that the forces against the gospel of Christ are like a flood ready to consume it. I know that though Jesus was humiliated and crucified by this spirit, he rose again from the dead and was crown with all glory, honor and authority. When I am tempted to think 'where is the victory of Christ?' this verse reminds me of the spectactular and glorious victory that the Lord will bring about.

He will come in great power and glory and with all authority crowning his head he will bring justice to the nations. He will strike down all the enemies that oppose his rule of righteousness and love and will rule over them with unrelenting power and strength. All the rulers of the world who boast against him with be humbled and put to shame. And all those who hope in Him with share in His glory and reign with him forever.