All Saints' Day - Revelation 7:9-17
What a Revelation! Chapter 7 tells of two groups of
believers; First the 144,000 representatives of the Godly remnant of Israel.
Second, the great multitude of martyred people from every nation who died
rather than deny their faith. Saints who knew the power and glory of our God. These saints are people who walked his earth like you and I.
As we make our way through Revelation, and attempt to wrap
our heads around what will be, I am brought back to today, as we acknowledge
All Saints’ Day. There are those who boldly and confidently profess the word of
God, and their value is priceless. There are others who quietly believe but
also make an impact, by living the gospel, supporting those in need, and gently
nudging others toward the Lord. Their lives are challenging,difficult, and often painful as was Jesus' life on this planet. Despite their struggles, they forge ahead in the name of the Lord. I would like to acknowledge those in my life
who have done that for me. Though I had a deep rooted belief in God since my
eight years attending parochial school as a child, I had let the importance of
holding the word in my hand daily slip away. Through my daughter, my niece and her husband guided
me back to the truth, and my sister took over where they left off. I am forever
grateful for their gentle persistence and understanding during those
years.
Perhaps there is a saint or angel in your life, who has
impacted your vision of today’s world and lightened your load in God’s name. As we celebrate All Saints' Day, I
urge you to reflect on and acknowledge the difference someone may have made in
your life as you walk in the Lord today.
Read Revelation 7:9-17 here
Listen to Revelation 7:9-17 here
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