From the Morning Scriptures

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. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying: “Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!”

–Revelation 7:9-11 (TNIV)

I have always taken comfort from this great eschatological vision in today’s passage. The “great multitude” that John describes gives me hope that God’s mercy is wider and his grace deeper than any of us can imagine so that many are saved and will have life.

As you ponder this passage, do you know why the great multitude and angels are so vigorous in their praise of God in Christ? If you do, stop a moment and give thanks for the great gift of grace you have been given and resolve to act like one who is thankful.

If you do not, take some time and get to know the God of the Bible. Chances are if you do, you will want to join this throng in singing unending praises to the God who loves you and gave himself for you.

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  1. I love all the depictions of God’s throne in heaven as described in Revelation. And I’m glad there are palm trees there. I like them!

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