Variety: Revelation 19v13–16

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. Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. ‘He will rule them with an iron sceptre.’ 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.

In his Gospel, John describes Jesus as ‘the Word of God’ – God’s perfect self-revelation. And in Revelation, that same name is given to this great warrior king leading his divine army into battle against the forces of evil and all those who oppose his good rule. 
 
It’s a striking image of Jesus. Can we still relate to him and know such a King personally? 
 
Yes, because it’s the still the same Jesus. His robe, John says, is dipped in blood.  It’s the same down-to-earth Jesus who showed what kind of king he is by becoming one of us and dying for us on the cross. 
 
John’s spectacular vision isn’t just about the end of time. He’s writing to suffering Christians then (and now) about the present reality currently hidden from our view, reminding us that God reigns right now. Jesus is our victorious warrior King right now, and one day everyone will know it.   
 
‘King of Kings and Lord of Lords’ was a title claimed by many an ancient ruler as they conquered nation after nation – until they themselves were knocked off the top spot. But Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords forever. The same down-to-earth Jesus, who in humility became one of us, understands our everyday down-to-earth situations and rules and reigns over them all.