The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle . . . That, say some, is the fanfare. That, say some, is the processional march when Jesus came home. It was three precious scenes rolled into one. It was homecoming.
Friends come, and it's a time of joy and festivity.
The second picture is reunion. I've been to some family reunions. It's such a pleasure. It's a simple, yet profound joy. Some come from afar.