Hello, I’m Daniel Westfall on the channel “Pray With Me”.
In Revelation 6, the lamb opens six seals on a mystery scroll, releasing violence and chaos on earth. Will Revelation 7 tell us what happens under the seventh seal?
No. Revelation 7 provides a break from the barrage of bad news. Four angels stand at the four corners of the earth, preparing to release judgment. But, good news! A fifth angel says, “Wait! First, we need to put a seal on the foreheads of God’s servants.”
So 12,000 people from each tribe of Israel are sealed, 144,000 in all.
Then John looks at the throne again. A new group has joined the winged creatures, elders, and angels–a multitude of humans–way too many to count. Dressed in white robes, they hold palm branches while praising God and the lamb. It’s reminiscent of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, with people spreading coats and palm branches before him.
An elder asks John, “Where did all these people come from?”
John replies, “You probably know. I don’t.”
So the elder says,
“They came out of great tribulation;
they have washed their robes
and made them white in the blood of the lamb.”
What in the world does John’s vision mean?
Are only 144,000 going to be saved? Not likely that few, because the narrative mentions countless multitudes around the throne.
And who are those who survived the great tribulation? Perhaps it’s a metaphor for all Christians through all the ages, those who were faithful during the troubles of earth.
Revelation 7 ends with a wonderful vision of God caring for the saints who have joined the throng in heaven. Let’s pray that vision for ourselves.
Lord, may we join the throng of white-robed humans at your throne.
Shelter us with your presence.
Feed us and quench our thirst.
May the sun’s heat not scorch us.
May the lamb be our shepherd forever.
May he lead us to springs of living water.
And may you, O God, wipe away every tear from our eyes.
Amen.
I’m Daniel, on the channel “Pray with Me”.
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