Revelation 7: 9-12

 Go to People Nothing Like You

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. 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. 

Verse 9: After this I, John, looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. 

On that final day, it will not matter what color we are or from where we came. As we embrace the vastness and welcome of God's open door for us, we are to offer the same to others, even if it pushes us beyond comfort. The Lord is pleased as he views our struggle to go where he leads us. 

No matter where we are on the belief spectrum, we are called to go..... across the room, the street, the office, the world. Though it may feel safe to stay within our own little Christian bubble, pushing ourselves beyond our comfort zone grows us. As we grow, so do the lives of those we reach, and God's family is greater than before! 

Read/Listen to Revelation 7: 9-12