11 Then I saw heaven opened, and there was a white horse! Its rider is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. 12 His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems; and he has a name inscribed that no one knows but himself. 13 He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is called The Word of God. 14 And the armies of heaven, wearing fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. 15 From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron; he will tread the wine press of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has a name inscribed, “King of kings and Lord of lords.”
The Beast and Its Armies Defeated
17 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and with a loud voice he called to all the birds that fly in midheaven, “Come, gather for the great supper of God, 18 to eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of captains, the flesh of the mighty, the flesh of horses and their riders—flesh of all, both free and slave, both small and great.” 19 Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies gathered to make war against the rider on the horse and against his army. 20 And the beast was captured, and with it the false prophet who had performed in its presence the signs by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped its image. These two were thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur. 21 And the rest were killed by the sword of the rider on the horse, the sword that came from his mouth; and all the birds were gorged with their flesh.
This chapter introduces a new character: "the rider on the white horse". The writer at bibleref.com says this rider is Jesus Christ, and describes His appearance this way, "Coming in this context, Christ is faithful to avenge the death of the martyrs and to keep His promises. He promised to come again, and true to His word He will come to earth a second time at the close of the tribulation."
The final verses of this chapter have an angel calling to all the birds that fly in midheaven to announce the coming slaughter in which the beast and the false prophet (and all those who supported and worshiped these characters and took the mark of the beast) will be devoured. In the final verses of the passage, the beast and false prophet are thrown into the lake of the fire, and those that chose to follow and worship them are killed by the sword coming from the mouth of the rider, whom we presume to be Jesus.
This is very dramatic and stark imagery, and it really brings it home to us how important it is to accept Salvation through Christ so that we are not part of this great feast in which those who bear the mark are devoured by birds of prey. I hope that everyone will accept this Salvation that is offered to us by Jesus Christ.
A Prayer for Salvation from Christ:
Lord
Jesus, I confess my sins and ask for your forgiveness. Please come into
my heart as my Lord and Savior. Take complete control of my life and
help me to walk in Your footsteps daily by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Thank you Lord for saving me and for answering my prayer.
A more detailed step by step process:
https://www.wikihow.com/Accept-Jesus-Into-Your-Life
