Son Of Man

In 95 AD, Emperor Domitian attempted to suppress Christianity, considering it a rebellion against his authority. When he arrested two of Jesus’s relatives, he expected to meet influential leaders or nobility. Instead, he found poor farmers and humble believers. They shared the Gospel, exposed the Emperor’s misunderstanding, and walked free, having done nothing wrong. Their lives may have seemed unimpressive, but in truth, they were on the front lines of an unseen spiritual battle.

That is precisely what Revelation reveals—the unseen reality behind what we see. In his first vision (Revelation 1:10–20), John sees Jesus standing among seven lampstands, which represent all churches across the world. The meaning is simple: Jesus is not distant—He is with His church now and always, just as He promised (Matthew 28:20). The lampstands also remind us that we are meant to be His light in the world.

However, the real brilliance comes from Jesus himself, whose glory outshines everything else. John describes him as both priest and king, whose saving work is complete and whose reign is unshakable. His word is like a sharp sword, cutting through deception and evil. His presence transforms ordinary gatherings of believers into the true temple of God, spread across the world. Behind the scenes, Jesus is alive, present, and holds all authority—even over death itself (Revelation 1:18).

Yet, despite all this unimaginable might, Jesus remains the same kind and loving person who spent time with us on Earth. He comforts John when the vision overwhelms him and reminds us that his unlimited power is the precise reason we don’t have to be afraid (Revelation 1:17). By simply living humble lives, we’re doing everything we need to let Jesus's glory shine through us and drive the darkness away.

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