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Revelation 7:4  And I heard the number of those who were sealed.  One hundred and forty-four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel were sealed.

 

Over the weekend I had time to reflect on the different classes I have taught the book of The Revelation.  I have heard comments about the content being frightening, difficult to comprehend and I should be teaching about how to live as a Christian.  My thought in writing about The Revelation in this blog is to make the reader understand what is to come according to God’s Word.  It is not to instill fear nor be confusing but to encourage all who read this blog to be sure they have received Jesus Christ as their Savior and to be living for Him.  It is important to be diligently living for Him when His rapture occurs.  Only those left on earth will go through the terrible times The Revelation describes.

 

The tribulation is a time the Lord gives primarily the Jewish people an opportunity to accept

Him as theirs Savior.  Throughout the time of the tribulation 144,000 Jewish servants of God from the twelve tribes of Israel have been ministering.  Their purpose will fulfill the words of Jesus in Matthew 24:14, “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.”  Their preaching results in many being saved as seen and described in the fifth seal – those slain for their testimony during the early part of the tribulation.

 

On the forehead of these servants of God, God has placed His seal; they will “proudly display the Father’s name on their foreheads.  Yet they will not be killed.  The seal of the Living God will not be merely an eternal; it will also be a source of mercy” (from the David Jeremiah Study Bible).  The result of their work is shown in Revelation 7:9.  A great number from every nation, tribe, and people are seen standing before the Lamb of God in white robes with palm branches in their hands, giving praise to the One who offers salvation to them.

 

Let me finish with what is written in the David Jeremiah Study Bible about people who are saved during the Tribulation.  “The Word of God contains absolutely no evidence that there will be any hope for those who reject Christ as their Savior after the day of grace is over (after the Rapture).  Paul clarifies this issue in a letter to the Thessalonians (2 Tess. 2:10-12): if the rapture were to occur today, those who have heard but rejected the gospel will be ushered into the Tribulation and will fall under the delusion of the Antichrist, putting their faith in this false Savior rather that Jesus Christ.”

 

Here is the takeaway.  Do not take a chance on being “left behind” when the rapture of the Church happens.  If you know someone who is not living for the Lord share this blog or talk with them.  If the note from the DJSB is correct, there is no second chance.  So, who is saved during by the 144,000 witnesses? I’m leaving that answer to Him.

 

Yes, this is difficult to understand and I do not have a lot of answers.  The answer I do have is for us to live according to God’s Word, be diligent about your relationship to Him and be ready for His return to get His Bride, the Church!

 

 

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