Resilient – A Revelation Daily Devotional – Day 23
Cedar Creek Church August 19, 2025

Day 23 – August 19

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Read Revelation 7:9-17

A Multitude from the Great Tribulation
9After this I looked, and there was a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language,   which no one could number,   standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes with palm branches in their hands.   10And they cried out in a loud voice:
Salvation belongs to our God,  
who is seated on the throne,
and to the Lamb!
11All the angels stood around the throne, and along with the elders and the four living creatures they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God, 12saying,
Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom
and thanksgiving and honor
and power and strength
be to our God forever and ever.   Amen.
13Then one of the elders asked me, “Who are these people in white robes, and where did they come from? ”
14I said to him, “Sir,   you know.”
Then he told me: These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation.   They washed their robes and made them white   in the blood of the Lamb.
15For this reason they are before the throne of God,
and they serve him day and night   in his temple.  
The one seated on the throne will shelter    them:  
16They will no longer hunger;
they will no longer thirst;
the sun will no longer strike them,
nor will any scorching heat.  
17For the Lamb who is at the center of the throne
will shepherd them;  
he will guide them to springs of the waters of life,  
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.  

Okay, so we just saw God’s amazing act of sealing the 144,000, ensuring His people are marked and preserved amidst the coming judgments. It’s a powerful moment of divine specificity and protection. But just when we might be tempted to focus solely on that specific number, Revelation 7 shifts, expanding our view to an even more breathtaking reality in heaven. This is a vision of our ultimate future, and it’s truly awe-inspiring.

After the sealed ones, John sees “a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages.” This is incredible! From a specific number, we jump to an uncountable multitude. This vast assembly represents all believers, from every corner of the earth and every generation—united in worship. They’re clothed in white robes (the same robes given to the martyrs, signifying purity and victory) and holding palm branches, a classic symbol of triumph and celebration.

And what are they doing? They’re crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” This isn’t just a quiet prayer; it’s a thunderous declaration, giving all glory for their salvation directly to the Father and the Son. This is the ultimate recognition that our salvation is entirely God’s work, a gift of grace.

Then, the worship expands even further. All the angels, the elders, and the four living creatures fall down before the throne, worshiping. A seven-fold declaration of praise, a complete and perfect ascription of all good things to God. It shows that all of heaven is in agreement about the absolute worthiness of God and the Lamb.

But there’s more. This innumerable multitude isn’t just a general collection of saved people; they are those who have endured immense suffering and persecution for their faith. Their purity isn’t self-achieved; it’s the result of being cleansed and made righteous “in the blood of the Lamb.” It’s a beautiful picture of redemption and perseverance.

And what awaits them? A life of eternal comfort and worship.

This is our ultimate hope! For those of us who navigate suffering, trials, and the general hardships of this fallen world, these verses paint a picture of perfect peace and divine care. No more hunger, no more thirst, no more pain, no more tears. The Lamb Himself will be our Shepherd, leading us to eternal refreshment. God will personally wipe away every tear.

What an antidote to fear and despair! It reminds us that our present difficulties, no matter how great, are temporary. Our ultimate destination is a place of endless worship, perfect communion with God, and complete comfort. It assures us that every tear shed for Christ’s sake, every trial endured, every sacrifice made, leads to an eternal reward and a place in that uncountable multitude, forever praising the God who saved us and sheltered us.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to keep my eyes fixed on this glorious hope, especially when I face trials. Strengthen me to endure. Amen