Monday Morning Encouragement -- From Every Nation

 

"After this I looked, and behold, 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, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands," Revelation 7:9

This past week I watched a video of worship and prayer for Israel in Amsterdam Square. It was filmed live, no editing, just an amazing gathering of Christians from all over the world who had joined together to praise God and remember Israel.

There were people from the Netherlands, people from Africa, people from Asia, and America, and so many other places. At one point the pastor leading worship asked various people to say, "God loves you," in their native language. Honestly, it brought tears to my eyes. There in Amsterdam Square was beautiful harmony. No racial tension, no ethnic slurs. No hatred. Only love. And I couldn't help but think of how this was just a tiny taste of what it will be like in Heaven. When we all come together -- from all tribes, and peoples, and languages -- and stand before the throne of Jesus to worship and adore Him.

We hear calls for peace in the world. In truth, there will never be lasting peace until Jesus the Prince of Peace returns and establishes His kingdom on earth. "The government will be upon His shoulders" (Isaiah 9:6) and He will rule justly. Only then will be have the perfect peace for which we long.

Today's music video May the Peace of God, words and music by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend, sung by Kristyn Getty, is a call to worship the King of Kings. I pray it will encourage your heart during these difficult days.

Keep Israel in your prayers!

I love you, I'm thinking of you, and I'm praying for you.