“and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest.” Revelation 1:13
April 8, 2026
Attempts to paint the likeness of Jesus Christ are inevitably disappointing. It’s not that the disciples of Jesus did not see the resurrected Savior. John did. But the vision of the glorified Son of God in Revelation 1:13-16 was over-powering. It had been sixty years since John had seen Jesus. “He fell at Jesus’ feet as a dead man.” John and the churches received an appearance of Christ that by divine design emphasized His nature not a physical description, “a portrait no artist could paint” (C.H. Spurgeon). His clothing speaks of His majesty, greatness like a priest in the Old Testament. The golden sash tells us of the work He has to do. The robe of His office reminds us of His ongoing work of intercession for believers (Heb. 7:25). Jesus is no passive observer of this world. Do you have burdens and griefs? Jesus is already praying for you. We are not alone in our pilgrim journey to see Him face to face.
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Reflections:
Have you thanked Jesus lately for His mercies and trustworthiness?
How should Jesus’ intercession for you affect your approach to problems?