Revelationनमुना

In Chapter 7, John pauses between the opening of the 6th and 7th seals to answer the question, Who is able to stand?’

John sees an angel with a signet ring coming to place a mark of protection on God’s servants, who are enduring all this hardship.

This is a really pivotal moment, because again, what John hears and what John sees are two different things, just like the Lion and the Lamb in Chapter 5. John hears in verse 4 about the number of those from the tribes of Israel (the Lamb’s army; the 144,000), but what he looks at and sees is this messianic army of God’s kingdom, made up of people from all nations. He sees people just like you and me. Not these "warriors'', but people of all kinds!

These people are able to stand before the Lord; they are called conquerors, not by killing their enemies. But because they have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb!

To walk in victory is to humbly walk with the Lord. Our sins are washed away, we are pure and justified, not because of our own righteousness but because of the love and sacrifice of Jesus. Because of the blood that He shed for us. And as we do, we will experience a life abundant and full of joy, awe, and worship!