Hi John and Doves,
We believers are in a race - and we are in it to win it. Does this not remind you of the Olympic games? We have trained for this for SO VERY LONG. Below, in the link, are 10 Bible verses to cement this fact.
10 Bible verses about The Christian Race (knowing-jesus.com)
It gets better. the White Horse of Revelation simply must be Jesus. I'll clarify. The 'crown' that the rider of the White Horse in Revelation 6 is the crown of a military conqueror. Although the link below contradicts my ascertain that the rider is our LORD Jesus as opposed to the AC, it actually cements the idea that the rider of the White Horse of Revelation 6 is Jesus, Himself. Our precious LORD Jesus does, indeed, ride out as a military conqueror. He is coming to do battle with the evil ones. And with this battle comes the 42 months or 1,260 days of great tribulation. Our LORD Jesus arrives as a warrior!!! He comes to fight the evil ones. Also, the crown that is given to the rider of the White Horse is that of given to a victor. A laurel wreath of a crown. The WINNER. Much the same as the winners of the ancient Greek Olympic games were given as winners. Victors crowns!!!
What is the Symbolism of the White Horse in Revelation? - Beliefnet
In the link below is the direct Greek translation of the crown described in Revelation 6. It is a ROYAL CROWN. The information in the link below is fascinating. I exaggerate not. Would a 'Royal Crown' be given to the anti-Christ? I think not.
στεφω | Abarim Publications Theological Dictionary (New Testament Greek) (abarim-publications.com)
Lastly - the word for 'crown' in Revelation 6 is 'Stephanos'. This blew me away with it's references to the Olympic games. It is also used as the Crown of Thorns placed on our precious LORD Jesus' head when He died on the Cross. It denotes the winners crown (laurel wreath) given to the winners of a race in ancient Greek Olympics. This information is very clear. The rider of the White Horse in Revelation 6, is our precious LORD Jesus. He IS coming to conquer - to do battle and defeat the evil ones.
Is it any wonder that the white horse/pale horse, depicted in the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic games, was seen dismounting - handing over the Olympic flag - which was then hung upside down? By mistake, we are told. Please don't try and tell me that this was a 'mistake'. These things are rehearsed to death and beyond. The flag was deliberately hung upside down. These pathetic evil creatures think they can overturn the will of God?
Strong's Greek: 4735. στέφανος (stephanos) -- that which surrounds, i.e. a crown (biblehub.com)
Please read and absorb the information in all the links I have provided. It will leave you in no doubt as to who the rider of the white horse of Revelation 6 is. Jesus Christ - our LORD and Saviour!