Day 29: The Sound of Hoof Beats
"Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Ne'eman v'Yashar [Faithful and True], and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called D’var Ha-Elohim [The Word of God]. And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses." —Revelation 19:11-14
The time of 29 sunrises—the season that began this journey—is nearly at an end. The special time when "the King is in the field," accessible to all who seek Him, is rapidly closing. The last grains of sand are slipping through the hourglass.
It will not be long now.
Soon, the world will hear the sound of hoof beats.
At first, it will rumble like distant thunder. Then, the shofar will cry out, awakening the sleepers just in time to see dazzling bolts of light piercing the sky. Shouts will rise as the tongues of men and angels proclaim:
Ne’eman v’Yashar! (Faithful and True!)
D’var Ha-Elohim! (The Word of God!)
The Return of the King
The King is about to return, and He will reclaim His throne.
The air will be filled with the fragrance of fresh anointing oil, with myrrh, aloes, and cassia clinging to His robe. A crown will be placed upon His head, and He will take the scepter in His hand. And as He raises it—
Every knee will bow.
Every tongue will confess.
He is King. He is Sovereign. His will shall be done.
Decrees will be issued. Those who have rebelled against Him while He was in the field will face His righteous judgment. But for those who have remained faithful, steadfast, and true, a new chapter begins. Some will be brought into His inner circle, chosen to govern and rule in His name. Others will be sent to lead nations, cities, and villages under His charge.
But the question remains—where will we stand on that day?
Faithful Friend or Betrayer?
Have we proven ourselves to be loyal friends of the King?
Or have we spent our time in alliance with His enemies, like Ahitofel of Giloh? Have we treated Him with contempt, like Shimei? Have we been too distracted with our own agenda, like Yoav?
The time to declare our allegiance is almost over.
Soon, every knee will bow. But those who choose to do so now, while there is still time, will receive the greatest reward—not power, not a position of honor, but something infinitely more valuable:
His affectionate smile.
His tender embrace.
The joy of knowing we are His.
When the hoof beats echo across the sky, will we meet Him as faithful servants or regretful rebels?
The King is coming. Let us be found ready.
29th Awestruck Heart Challenge
Acknowledge any hesitation, distraction, or resistance that has kept you from fully surrendering to the King. Recognize the urgency of this moment. Turn now, before the sound of hoof beats fills the earth.
29th Awestruck Heart Exercises
📖 A. Read:
- II Samuel 5:1 – Israel acknowledges David as king.
- II Samuel 15:1 – 17:40 – The loyalty and betrayal surrounding King David.
- I Kings 2:1-46 – Solomon establishes his kingdom.
📖 B. Reflect:
- Imagine yourself standing before the King of Glory on the day of His coronation.
- What would you want Him to say to you?
- What kind of decree would you want Him to write concerning you?
- If you were the King’s advisor, what judgment would you recommend be passed on yourself?
📖 C. Read and Meditate Upon:
- Song of Songs 3:6-11; 8:5-7 – The arrival of the King and His love.
- Acts 2:22-40 – The call to repentance before the return of the Messiah.
- Psalm 24 – Who may ascend the hill of YHWH?
- Jude 14-15, 21-25 – The coming judgment and the call to remain faithful.
📖 D. Declare to the King:
"I, Your servant, know that I have sinned. Here I am—the first to come today to meet my Master the King. Do not impute iniquity to me or remember what wrong I have done while You were in the field. From this day forward, I am Yours. I am Your bone and Your flesh. As YHWH lives, and as my Master the King lives, surely wherever You are—whether in life or in death—there also will Your servant be."
Final Reflection: The Choice Before Us
The hoof beats are coming.
There will be no neutrality when He returns. There will only be those who love His appearing—and those who tremble at it.
Are we living as if the King is truly returning? Or are we living as if the world will always continue as it is?
Will we bow to Him now, willingly, joyfully—before we are compelled to do so later?
The choice is before us.
But not for much longer.
The King is coming.
Will we be ready?
Prayer
Even so, come, My Glorious King.
Let my heart not be found among those who ignored Your call, who delayed their repentance, who lived as if Your return was distant and uncertain.
Instead, let my heart be awestruck—wide open, expectant, and ready. Let me hear Your voice, follow Your lead, and abandon every other pursuit for the sake of Your Kingdom.
I surrender all to You. Not out of fear, not out of obligation, but out of love. Because You are worthy. Because You are faithful and true. Because You are my King.
May the grace of our Master Yeshua HaMashiach be with us all.
Amen.