Those Coming Out of the Tribulation

Rev. 7:17

For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. 

In chapter 7 John saw 4 angels who had been given the power to harm the earth and the sea. They were standing at the 4 corners of the earth holding back the wind so that no wind would blow on the earth or sea. But before their destruction began, another angel rose up with the sun and with the seal of God. He called out to the other 4 angels for them to desist until all who had the seal of God on their foreheads, 144,00 people [12,000 from each tribe of Israel were taken out. 

After this John saw an  innumerable multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes with palm branches in their hands [A true Palm Sunday] crying out, Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb! All the angels, the 4 living creatures, and the elders fell on their faces and worshiped God saying, Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.

One of the elders spoke to John asking if he knew who these people were. Since John wanted to know, the elder told him, These are the ones coming out of great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Now they are before the throne of God serving him day and night in His temple. They will will not experience hunger, thirst, or scorching heat. Why? For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.

Amazing! The Jews have had great tribulation in recent history, tribulations almost to the point of eradication. What the Lamb is giving them is very meaningful.  In Hitler's camps they had little to no water or food. Many died from starvation and dehydration,but if they still were living, they were waiting for the incinerators. Horrible! They will be finally home! There will be no more spiritual whoredom! Their hearts will be as clean as their robes! 

Father,

What a glorious picture! I know that I have not experienced this kind of persecution for my faith or ethnicity. I ask that You make me strong enough to stand. Fill me with Your grace to live, speak, think, feel, and breathe Your words. Open my ears to hear the Spirit teaching, guiding, and leading.

In the name of the Lamb,

Amen