Revelation

And standing in the middle of the lampstands was someone like the Son of Man. He was wearing a long robe with a gold sash across his chest. His head and his hair were white like wool, as white as snow. And his eyes were like flames of fire. His feet were polished bronze refined in a furnace, and his voice thundered like mighty ocean waves. He held seven stars in his right hand, and a sharp two-edged sword came from his mouth. And his face was like the sun in all its brilliance.  (Revelation 1:13-16, NLT)

It is my heart’s deep desire that my people would know the fullness of who I am. That in every moment of each day they would be willing to be fully entwined with the different facets of my being. That they would see me not only as their saviour and friend, but fully embrace my authority, kingship, and sovereignty. 

Would my people know me not only as “the Lamb that was slain” but also as “the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.”

My voice can be tender and kind and it can also thunder like a mighty ocean.

When I open my mouth, the two-edged sword of justice speaks just as loudly as my whispers of devotion to you in the night.

I am never one or the other. 

I am all power and all authority while still being all light, love, and compassion.

To fully embrace the fear of me requires the complete reception of the full revelation of me in my fullness. 

Will you go on that journey of discovery with me? Will you accept me for who I truly am?

Activation: Once more, read through Revelation 1:13-16 in the translation you like best. Then, close your eyes, breathe deeply and take a moment to still yourself. Next, begin working your way through these verses asking Jesus to show himself to you. For example, say: “Jesus, will you show me your eyes with flames of fire?” or “Jesus, will you show me your feet like polished bronze?” And so on until you have gone through this passage. Give Jesus time to show you these different facets of himself and journal what you see and what he says to you.

Daniel 7:13-14 (NLT)

As my vision continued that night, I saw someone like a son of man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient One and was led into his presence. He was given authority, honour, and sovereignty over all the nations of the world, so that people of every race and nation and language would obey him. His rule is eternal – it will never end. His kingdom will never be destroyed.