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September 19
AND WHEN I SAW HIM

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18 “And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead.  And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive forevermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and death.”

     John hears a voice and turning to see the voice saw 7 golden candlesticks. And right in the middle of the candlesticks, which represents the churches, he sees one like unto the Son of man. The glorified Savior appears to John. It has been over 60 years since John last saw Jesus. Now He appears to John and John tries to describe what He sees. 
    John gives a 7-fold description of the glorified Christ.  He says that his head and his hairs were white like wool, speaking of His purity as a priest and His wisdom as a judge. His eyes were as a flame of fire, which speaks of His holiness.
    He describes his feet to be like fine brass which speaks of judgment.  His voice is as many waters.  John said earlier that it was a trumpet, (verse 10). This speaks of His authority.
    In His right hand he holds seven stars.  These 7 stars are the angels of the 7 churches.  The right hand is symbolic of strength.  The place of the messenger (the man of God) in the Church as well as the individual believer is a place of honor and security in His right hand. 
    Then out of His mouth goeth a sharp two-edged sword which is the Word of God (Hebrews 4:12).  He uses this to destroy His enemies (Revelation 19).  And then John said that His countenance was as the sun shining in its strength.  This is the light and brightness of His glory.
    What a glorious description of our glorified Savior!  John then in verse 17 fell at His feet as dead.  He was so overcome that he fell down to worship Him. And when He did, John felt the touch of the Savior!  One day, dear friend, we will see Him face to face!  What a glorious day that will be!