Sunday Prepper Bible Study- The Warrior King
Who is this who comes from Edom, With dyed garments from Bozrah, This One who is glorious in His apparel, Traveling in the greatness of His strength?– “I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.” Why is Your apparel red, And Your garments like one who treads in the winepress? “I have trodden the winepress alone, And from the peoples no one was with Me. For I have trodden them in My anger, And trampled them in My fury; Their blood is sprinkled upon My garments, And I have stained all My robes. For the day of vengeance is in My heart, And the year of My redeemed has come.
Isaiah 63:1-4
Do you find it odd that Jesus isn’t recognized upon his return? Could it be because next time he more closely represents a lion than a lamb? Exodus 15:3 tells us that the Lord is a warrior. He always has been and he always will be. The last time Jesus came, he had a mission. He had to lay down his perfect life as a holy sacrifice that we might be saved. That mission is complete. Don’t expect him to be quite so acquiescent upon his return. People who are looking for a Jesus in flip flops, petting a lamb, may not recognize the Warrior King covered in blood. Once that mission is complete, I’m praying that we can get back to flip-flop Jesus, because the Warrior King sort of scares me.
The important thing to remember, is that Jesus is a humble servant who teaches us to serve. But he is also a violent warrior when it’s time to fight.
At the risk of sounding like a Calvanist, I’ll remind you that Romans 8 says we were predestined to be conformed into the image of Christ. So, that transformation means that we take on all of his attributes. Both the ability to forgive and the courage to stand up and fight when it’s time.
Pray always that God will give you wisdom to know when to exercise humility and when to take a stand against evil. Don’t tight-cast Jesus into a role where he can only play the lamb led to slaughter. Don’t make the mistake of those who didn’t recognize the Warrior King in Isaiah 63.
Come back every Sunday for a new Prepper Bible Study! The most important prep of all is knowing GOD. Jesus said “what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world yet loses his own soul?” Prepper translation: “What good will it do you to survive the coming economic collapse, nuclear war or even a zombie apocalypse if you don’t know you will go to heaven when you die.” A recent study found that 10 out of 10 people die! On that day we will meet our Maker. It only makes sense to be prepared for that day. Click here to learn more about knowing GOD.
Have a blessed day and happy prepping!
Mark
