Revelation 7:13-17

The happy state of the faithful Revelation 7:13-17: There is nothing in this text that points to one particular trial or distress. Those who continue to come out of the tribulations of the world faithful to God and washed in the blood of the Lamb are truly in a happy state. Great multitudes out of all races continue to come to God. After this earthly life the faithful stand before the throne of God singing the song of salvation. "Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them." (Revelation 7:15)

They are coming out of great tribulation. "Coming out of the great tribulation" is a continuing thing throughout the Christian age. They were washed in the blood and thus can now stand in God's presence. He then spreads His perfect protection over them. "They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes." (Revelation 7:16-17) While their service to God might have meant some suffering on the earth their eternity will be a perfect life with perfect joy.

Christians who overcome the sorrows and tribulations of life will ultimately be in the very presence of God, and shall participate in the joys of heaven forever. The blood of the lamb and the joy awaiting the redeemed should motivate us to obey God quickly. Those who obey the gospel are washed in the precious blood of Jesus. To obey the gospel one must hear the salvation message (Romans 10:17), believe in Jesus (John 8:24), repent of sins (Acts 17:30), confess Jesus as Lord and Christ (Acts 8:37), and be baptized to be saved. (1 Peter 3:21) Have you obeyed the Almighty? Obey now because tomorrow might be too late.