Let me ask you something deeply personal—are you ready to see the King?
I don’t mean that in some far-off, abstract way. I mean it plainly. I mean it urgently. I mean it like someone who knows, with everything in me, that this day is coming. Just as surely as I breathe, as surely as I’ve lived through the biggest days of my life—my wedding day, the births of my children—I know the biggest day of all is still in front of me. And it’s in front of you, too.
We shall see the King someday. That’s not a maybe. That’s not poetic imagery. That’s truth. Revelation 1 declares it clearly: “Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him.” (Rev. 1:7)
I’ve been walking with you through this series, A Call to New Testament Christianity, because I want more than anything for you to understand what God has revealed—His plan from before the foundation of the world. That plan begins in eternity past. It touches your life here and now. And it points you toward the future eternity.
From the beginning, I’ve told you about:
- A concept to understand—that the gospel is for all.
- A Christ to follow—the Son of God who gave everything for you.
- A change to make—called repentance.
- A cleansing to enjoy—through baptism into Christ.
- A church to find—the one He built and still builds.
- A culture to reach—because people still need the saving truth.
And now we’ve come to the final lesson. A coming to prepare for.
Why do I want to see the King?
Some people don’t want to see Him. They ignore the thought. They push it away. But I want to see Him. And I want you to want that, too.
Why? Because of who He is.
He’s God in the flesh, the one “who is and who was and who is to come” (Rev. 1:4,8).
He’s the faithful witness, who told the truth even when it cost Him everything (Rev. 1:5).
He’s the firstborn of the dead, the one who conquered the grave, so I know that death will not have the final word over me (Rev. 1:5; 1 Cor. 15:20–26).
He’s the ruler of the kings of the earth, and no power, no ruler, no nation stands above Him (Rev. 1:5; Rev. 19:16).
But beyond who He is—there’s what I mean to Him. The One who rules all things, who holds the stars in His hand—He loves me. Present tense. Continuous. Unchanging. Revelation 1:5 says, “To Him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood…”
He didn’t just say He loved me—He proved it on a cross. And even now, He intercedes for me as my high priest, my advocate, my representative in heaven.
There’s also what He’s made of me. He didn’t just save me—He made me part of His kingdom, a priest in service to God (Rev. 1:6). That’s purpose. That’s identity. That’s a reason to endure. That’s why I long to see Him—not with fear, but with faith.
How do I prepare to see Him?
That’s the question that matters most. And the Bible doesn’t leave us wondering.
If I want to be ready to see the King:
- I must be released from my sins by His blood.
The only way to be prepared is to have my sins washed away. Scripture shows me exactly how that happens—not symbolically, but truly. The blood of Jesus was shed in His death (John 19:34). And Romans 6:3 says I’m baptized into His death. That’s where I contact the blood. That’s where I’m cleansed.
“Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins…” —Acts 2:38
“Arise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.” —Acts 22:16
“Unto Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood.” —Revelation 1:5
Four different scriptures—four different ways—all pointing to the same truth. God ties together baptism and the blood of Christ, because that’s where salvation happens.
- I must live faithfully.
It’s not just about obeying the gospel once—it’s about walking with Jesus daily. Revelation 1:9 speaks of perseverance. Faithfulness isn’t perfection—but it’s devotion. It’s endurance. Jesus said, “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” (Rev. 2:10)
Friend, don’t start and stop. Don’t be among those who knew and walked away. Don’t be unprepared like that woman in Japan who survived the earthquake but had no plan of escape. You know better. You’ve heard the truth. Now live by it.
When will I see the King?
We don’t know. Jesus said not even the angels in heaven know (Matt. 24:36). And that’s the point. I’m not supposed to guess—I’m supposed to get ready and stay ready.
“You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” —Matthew 24:44
You may see Him at His return—or you may meet Him in death before then. But one thing is certain: you will see Him. And so will I.
So I ask again: Are you ready?
Have you accepted the grace of Christ?
Have you believed in Him (John 8:24)?
Have you repented of your sins (Acts 17:30)?
Have you confessed His name before men (Rom. 10:9–10)?
Have you been baptized into Christ for the forgiveness of sins (Gal. 3:27; Acts 2:38)?
Are you living a faithful life, devoted to Him (Rev. 2:10)?
I’m not asking if you’re a good person. I’m asking if you’re a saved person. You’ll never be saved by your goodness—but His grace can save you.
One day, we will see the King. The trumpet will sound. The sky will part. The King will appear. And every eye will see Him.
I want that to be the most joyful moment of your life—not the most terrifying. If you’re not ready, I plead with you—don’t delay. If you’ve obeyed, but you’ve drifted—come back before it’s too late.
Jesus is calling.
The King is coming.
Are you ready to see Him?
If I can help you get ready, I would count that a great honor. Let’s open the Word together. Let’s make things right.
Let’s live like the King is coming today.
Have you ever anticipated a big day: graduation, wedding, or the birth of a child? There is a big day coming, a day when Jesus returns. Join Neal Pollard in considering eternity and a coming to prepare for.
