It took a year to read the Bible, then almost 9 months to read the Apocrypha. Now, I'm going to try to offer reflections on the Narrative Lectionary. But, I won't be posting daily--at least, for a while.

Friday, April 23, 2010

A multitude before the throne, a Reflection on Revelation 7:9-10

In last week's reading from Revelation, the vision was of universal recognition -- by every creature whether on, in, under, or above the earth. They were all singing.

To get to this week's reading, we skipped over chapter 6--four horsemen of the apocalypse, opening of the first six seals.

John's vision is of a multitude too great to count, a multitude made up of every nation..

Every?

Yes, every. Salvation doesn't depend on which borders surround our place of birth. Rather, salvation belongs to God on the throne and to the Lamb. Therefore, everyone joins in praise and worship.

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