The One Called "Faithful And True"

Jehovah calls forth a sword. Who is it that wields this sword? Returning to Revelation, we find the answer in still another thrilling vision. Before John's eyes the heavens open to reveal something truly awe inspiring-Jesus Christ himself in battle array! John tells us: " And I saw the heaven opened, and, look! A white horse. And the one seated upon it is called Faithful and True, and he judges and carries on war in righteousness. His eyes are a fiery flame, and upon his head are many diadems." -Revelation 19:11, 12a.

As in the earlier vision of the four horsemen, this "white horse" is a fitting symbol of righteous warfare. (Revelation 6:2) And who of God's sons could be more righteous than this mighty Warrior! Being "called Faithful and True," he must be "the faithful and true witness," Jesus Christ. (Revelation 3:14) He makes war in order to execute Jehovah's righteous judgments. Thus, he is acting in his capacity as Jehovah's appointed Judge, the "Mighty God." (Isaiah 9:6) His eyes are fear inspiring, like "a fiery flame," looking to the coming fiery destruction of his foes.

Diadems crown the head of this Warrior-King. The wild beast that John saw coming our of the sea had ten diadems, picturing its temporary rulership of the earthly scene. (Revelation 13:1) Jesus, though, has "many diadems." His glorious rulership is unmatched, since he is "King of those who rule as kings and Lord of those who rule as lords." -1Timothy 6:15.

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