Rider On the White Horse

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.  Matthew 13:44

I was studying Revelation after listening to a song called Beautiful Rider by Jake Hamilton, (for me this is one of the most confusing and frightening books in the Bible).   The song talks about the rider on the white horse and how beautiful is the Lamb that was slain.

Maybe because of the symbolism of this Book, I don’t always understand the meaning of it.  It intrigues me and draws me in because it is like a book of puzzles.  The more difficult the puzzle the more I want to solve it.  I believe that is why it is written as it is.  Remember the Parable of the Sower.  God expects us to search for the truth.  If we don’t spend time studying it we won’t find the treasure hidden there. 

The Parable of the Sower Explained

“Therefore hear the parable of the sower: When anyone hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside. But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles. Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.” Matthew 13:18-23

If you have never studied Revelations you may not know that in this Book are two white horses.  The first one on a white horse rides in and he has a bow, a crown and he goes out to conquer. Revelation 6:1-2.  Satan is a great deceiver isn’t he?  He even makes himself look like the Lamb of God on a white horse.  He is a master of disguise. He will do anything and everything in his power to make us turn from God.  He wins if we do.

In Revelation 19:11-16 appears the true Lamb of God on a white horse.  The One on this horse was called Faithful and True.  But on this One’s head are many crowns.  His name is called The Word of God.  But this One doesn’t come out alone.  He has a heavenly army and they are clothed in fine linen and are also riding white horses.  Another difference in the two is that this one has a name written on His thigh, King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Which rider will you choose?  Will we be drawn in by a poor imitation or will we accept the Lamb of God on the white horse.      

Prayer for the Day: Heavenly Father, as I studied Revelation, it brought up more questions than I have answers to.  I need Your help to reveal the hidden treasure in Your Word.  I am not a biblical scholar and I haven’t had formal training in Bibleology.  Help me to read and study the Bible, meditate on it and gain understanding of Your amazing Word.  I want to be more like Jesus so that when the day comes, I will to stand before Him and Praise His Holy Name above all others.

 

Scripture:

First Seal: The Conqueror

Now I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals; and I heard one of the four living creatures saying with a voice like thunder, “Come and see.” And I looked, and behold, a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer.  Revelation 6:1-2

Christ on a White Horse

Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written:

KING OF KINGS AND
LORD OF LORDS.

Revelation 19:11-16