An American nurse, a captive of the Japanese in the Philippines during World War II, spoke of her anticipation as the U.S. Army came to her rescue. “We watched, waited, prayed, and listened with trembling excitement…we suddenly heard the rumble of heavy tanks outside the camp. It was followed by wild cheering and shouting coming from thousands of throats!”

A white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True. Revelation 19:11

In modern times, an approaching tank is often the first evidence of impending liberation or conquest. In ancient times, it was signified by a king or general riding into a city atop a white horse. Yet when John wrote the book of Revelation, he was hardly in a victorious position. He was, in fact, a prisoner. But the apostle had a clear vision of the ultimate and certain triumph to come through Jesus Christ.

Today, don’t focus on your difficulties. Instead, watch, wait and pray for the day when Christ will conquer sin and death, once and for all. As you do, your hope and faith will draw others in your neighborhood and your nation to the Savior who is forever faithful and true for you…and your victory over whatever you’re facing.

Recommended Reading: Hebrews 6:11-20