Chatting with a friend last night I referred to what I thought was one of the most amazing verses in the Bible. This set me thinking about putting a few thoughts on various bible verses into regular blog posts. So I trust what is planned on being regular snippets will be a blessing.
So to kick of the series my first verse is Revelation 1: 17 & 18 (Yeh, I know, that’s two verses)
Revelation 1:17-18 (ESV)
17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, “Fear not, I am the first and the last, 18 and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades.
I wish I could draw this scene because it illustrates in a really powerful way the love, care & grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Here’s the context:
John has been privileged to be given a vision of the Glory of Christ. Here is this mighty, almighty being, ruler of the universe and creator. And John reacts rightly before the Majesty of Jesus by falling down before Him as though dead. Now here’s the thing, and it’s why it’s important to read the Bible carefully and not hurry past passages all the time. It’s why we should think about what some of these verses are saying else we can miss so much.
Jesus touches John. ‘But he laid his right hand on me’ To do that Jesus would have had to stoop down in order to reach John. This is a supreme act of condescension. This is the risen Lord of Glory, maker of heaven and earth leaning down to say ‘Fear not’ to a sinner.
This is the Grace of our Lord. What a Saviour! Such Love, such Grace, such Tenderness. And yet such Glory, such Majesty, such Power. This is Jesus, the God Man, and there is none like Him. Praise God!
Verses on Jesus’ incarnation makes me feels the same way…I want to worship the God who would condescend down to reach for us and save us!
Amen Brother, that’s exactly what it should make us do. Sadly it’s not always like that but thanks be unto our gracious God.
Thanks for sharing your insight on this verse. You really helped me get a mental picture of this scene in my head.
Hi Shelly, thanks for the comment. I’m glad you found it helpful.