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The End of Migration

Saturday · Anchor: Rev.7.9· preview (not yet released by the daily cron)

From the sermon From Babel to Pentecost

Revelation 7 gives us a glimpse of the end of the story: '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.' Not scattered. Not confused. United in worship, each voice distinct yet harmonized in praise.

This is where all the migrations have been leading. From Eden to Babel to Pentecost to the New Jerusalem, God has been gathering a people for Himself. The earth will be filled—not with towers to human pride, but with the glory of God reflected in the faces of His redeemed children.

And here's the breathtaking truth: you are part of that multitude. If you are in Christ, your story is caught up in the great story of redemption. Your voice will be part of that chorus. Your face will reflect His glory. You will stand before the throne, not because you built your way there, but because He brought you there.

The next move is ours, the sermon said. And that's true. But our move is not to build or achieve or prove. Our move is simply to come. To repent. To believe. To receive the grace that has already been offered. To join the migration toward God that He Himself has made possible.

When Christ returns, the migration will end. Until then, we live as people on the move—not away from God, but toward Him, and not alone, but together.

Pause and consider

As you look toward the return of Christ, what hope does the vision of Revelation 7 give you? How does it shape the way you live today?

Prayer

Lord Jesus, come quickly. Until You do, help me to live as one who is already part of Your eternal people. Give me eyes to see the multitude You are gathering and a heart that longs for the day when every knee will bow and every tongue confess that You are Lord. Amen.