Mighty Warrior

Pete Kersker - May 08, 2025

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 wages war (Revelation 19:11 NIV).

We are given glimpses of the Kingdom of Heaven. We've seen the Ancient of Days seated on the throne in the House of God (Temple), reigning as King. This picture is in a time of peace. We've also looked at descriptions of the wall and gate protecting the city of God and the people of God in times of war. Jesus is the mighty warrior who leads the heavenly hosts into battle.

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 wages war. His 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. He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean (Revelation 19:11-14 NIV).

The LORD's armies of heaven wage war only because they are attacked by those who are evil. Their battles are just (fair) and right because the LORD wants all people to live in safety and peace. Jesus leads the armies of heaven into battle and defeats the enemies of God. This is yet another reason that the Ancient of Days entrusts the kingdom of heaven into the hands of His Son, who now reigns as King.

Coming out of his mouth is 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. On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS (Revelation 19:15-16 NIV).

Did you know that Jesus is a mighty warrior, who fights evil on our behalf?
Do you see how this is another reason he deserves to reign as King!