Scripture

After this I 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.

Observation

A great multitude of people from every people group on earth stands before the throne of God. They cry out praises to God. The angels join them in worshipping the Lord.

One of the elders asks John who these people are, and then goes on to tell him that they are the ones who have come through the great tribulation and have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb. Now they stand before the throne and they will never again hunger or thirst or know sorrow.

Application

A huge throng of people, a multitude too big to count, stands before the throne of God praising Him constantly.

They are described as the ones who have come through the great tribulation and have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb.

In short these are believers from every nation, every people group, every age.

The “great tribulation” is not a mythical seven year period at the end of the age. It is here and now, and started straight after Pentecost. It is the way of the world.

More christians suffer for their faith than experience a life free of harassment. We oppose the spirit of the age, and so we endure the rage of the world.

The important thing is to make sure we are saved, having had our robes washed in the blood of the Lamb.

For all who put their faith in Jesus there is a special place of honour right at the front of God’s throne.

We who are saved have a future of joy and honour. We have a destiny to be a part of the biggest worship gathering in human history.

Prayer

Thank you Lord Jesus for dying for me and giving me a place in eternity. Hallelujah!