Today’s reading is Revelation 7:1-8:13.

Regrettably, so many have misunderstood Revelation 7:4-8. They have turned these into some kind of special Christian. The Jehovah’s Witnesses have these as the heaven dwellers while the rest of God’s children live on a recreated earth. Some believe these are the Jews who turn to Christ during the supposed tribulation. 

This is so sad because it causes the very beautiful point behind this picture to be completely lost. Revelation 7:3 said, “Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the servants of God on their foreheads.”

The point is God is coming in judgment on the world and all who are in it. However, God’s children do not have to fear that judgment. He knows those who are His. He won’t accidentally judge and condemn any who have entered Christ. 

This seal is in contrast to those who turn to the beast and the false prophet, sealed with the number of the beast in Revelation 13:16-18. God also knows those who aren’t His.

If you are in Christ, take comfort, when God comes in judgment, He’ll do what is right. We can trust Him to know us and protect us for all eternity.

Keep the faith and keep reading,

ELC

P.S. What did you get out of today’s reading?