What does "voice like the roar of many waters" reveal about Jesus' divine power? The Vision on Patmos John, exiled on Patmos, turns to see “One like a Son of Man.” Among the details the Spirit records with exactness: “His voice was like the roar of many waters” (Revelation 1:15). Every element of the vision is literal, purposeful, and packed with meaning. Why “Many Waters”? • Immensity: A waterfall or crashing surf fills every space with sound—nothing else can be heard. • Power: Water moving in mass is irresistible, carving rock and sweeping away anything opposed. • Majesty: The thunderous cadence commands awe, drawing the listener to attention and reverence. Old Testament Echoes of Divine Voice • Ezekiel 43:2 – “His voice was like the roar of many waters.” Ezekiel describes the glory of the LORD returning to the temple. • Psalm 29:3–4 – “The voice of the LORD is over the waters… the LORD thunders over mighty waters.” • Psalm 93:4 – “Mightier than the thunder of many waters… the LORD on high is mighty.” By using the identical imagery, Revelation unmistakably equates Jesus’ voice with the voice of Yahweh. The risen Christ shares the same divine power and authority. Creative and Sustaining Power • Genesis 1:3 – God speaks, light appears. • Colossians 1:16–17 – “All things were created through Him and for Him… in Him all things hold together.” The voice that once called the universe into being now resounds in glorified humanity. Jesus’ words still sustain galaxies and guide history. Authority Over the Natural World • Mark 4:39 – “He rebuked the wind and said to the sea, ‘Peace! Be still!’ And the wind died down and it was perfectly calm.” The same waves that roar at His command fall silent at His whisper. His voice is supreme over every elemental force. Life-Giving Command to the Dead • John 5:25 – “The dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.” • John 11:43 – “Lazarus, come out!” What roaring waters do to shorelines, Jesus’ voice does to death itself—sweeps it aside, carving out resurrection life. Irresistible in Judgment • Revelation 19:15 – “From His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations.” When He speaks in judgment, no defense can stand. His voice rolls over every rebellion like a flood. Comfort and Confidence for the Church • Revelation 1:17 – “Do not be afraid.” The thunderous voice belongs to the One who also lays His right hand on John. • John 10:27 – “My sheep hear My voice.” For believers, the roar that terrifies the wicked becomes the familiar, assuring call of the Shepherd. What the Phrase Reveals About Jesus’ Divine Power • He possesses the very voice of God—creative, sustaining, and omnipotent. • His authority over nature, nations, life, and death is total and unchallengeable. • His words carry both judgment and mercy, shaping destinies with sovereign freedom. • Hearing and heeding that voice brings security now and resurrection forever. The roar of many waters, then, is not mere poetic flourish; it is a precise, Spirit-given glimpse of the unlimited, divine power resident in the risen Lord Jesus Christ. |
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