“Before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before 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.’” Rev. 7:9-10
Lord Jesus, it’s such a non-eternal thing, but seeing USA men win the Olympic Gold Medal in basketball made me happy. Great competition, great game, great outcome—at least for one nation’s fan base. That being said…
Far, far greater, (generating much deeper and eternal joy), will be the Day when nobody from any nation will be wearing a Gold Medal, but many people from every nation will be waving palm branches. I SO love the vision you gave John of the uncountable multitude of your every-nation Bride standing before you in love, adoration, and joy. Hasten that Day, Lord Jesus.
John’s vision isn’t a mere possibility or probability. It’s the guaranteed story and outcome that defines and delights the history of the cosmos. It’s written with the indelible ink of your shed blood and free grace. Thank you, Lord!
I especially love the last night of the Olympics when the competition is over, and orderly lines give way to multi-nation athletes blending together in a sea of joy and mutual appreciation. That’s a sweet vignette and metaphor of John’s vision. So few earn Olympic medals, but your every-nation Bride is prepping to wave palm branches at you, hopefully, very soon. Glory and Amen!
