It’s a beautiful thing to realize that God’s plan for the nations extends from the beginning of creation to the end of time. The book of Revelation is sometimes hard to understand, but one thing that is clear is the role the nations play in the worship and praise of their victorious God. In a visionary experience, John sees “a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb” (7:9). Although a vision, it’s a depiction of reality. What a beautiful image and reflection of God’s people! The vision is bursting with people who are different from one another in ethnicity, speech and culture, but are united by one thing – their intimate and personal relationship to God.

Do you see yourself and the part you play in this vision of God’s people united in eternity?

What are ways you can seek unity with other believers here and now on this earth?