From Every Nation
Daily Rays of Hope #103
Every Nation. Every Tongue. One Voice of Worship
Today’s Scripture:
"After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: 'Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.'"
— Revelation 7:9-10 (NIV)
The throne room of God is not exclusive. It is the most inclusive space ever seen. In Revelation 7, John witnesses a breathtaking image of unity. People from every nation, every tribe, every language, and every walk of life are gathered together in one place for one reason. To worship the Lamb of God.
This is a beautiful picture of God’s heart. He created humanity in a glorious variety of colors, cultures, and expressions. Yet His desire is that we would not be divided by these differences. Instead, we are called to come together in unity and glorify Him with one voice. What sets us apart in the natural becomes a testimony of His power when we come together in the Spirit.
Paul writes in Galatians 3:28, “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.” In God’s Kingdom, man-made divisions fade. What matters is the unity we have through Christ. When we choose to live and love like Jesus, we break down the walls that society often builds. We see people not through the lens of race, culture, or class but through the lens of the cross.
Jesus Himself modeled this when He spoke with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. Culturally, He was not supposed to speak to her. She was a Samaritan. A woman. An outcast. But Jesus looked beyond the labels. He looked into her heart. That encounter changed her life and led her to share the gospel with her whole village. Love sees beyond the surface.
The early church in Acts 2 provides another powerful example. On the day of Pentecost, people from every nation were gathered in Jerusalem. When the Holy Spirit fell, they heard the gospel in their own languages. The Word of God reached them in their unique tongue, yet it united them in one Spirit. Verse 44 says, “All the believers were together and had everything in common.” Unity was not a result of sameness. It was the result of shared faith and surrender to the Holy Spirit.
As believers today, we are called to carry this same heart of unity. First Corinthians 9:22 reminds us to become all things to all people so that some might be saved. This does not mean compromising our identity or faith. It means being willing to reach people where they are, understanding their background, listening to their story, and allowing the love of Christ to flow through us in ways they can receive.
The enemy works hard to divide. He plants seeds of prejudice, fear, and misunderstanding. But God calls us to a higher standard. Ephesians 4:3 says, “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” It takes intentionality to live in unity. It requires humility, grace, and a heart surrendered to the Holy Spirit.
Revelation 7 is not just a vision of the future. It is a blueprint for how we are to live now. Heaven celebrates diversity and unity in worship. As ambassadors of Christ, we are to reflect that same spirit here on earth. When people look at the church, they should see a family that honors every race, welcomes every nation, and worships together in truth.
Let us put aside anything that separates us. Let us seek to understand and love one another as God loves us. And let us lift up our voices together, declaring that salvation belongs to our God and to the Lamb.
Three Practical Ways to Seek the Will of God Daily and Walk Out Revelation 7:9-10:
Embrace diversity as a gift from God.
Choose to learn from people of different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Read scripture with the lens that God’s love is for every nation and every people. Seek out opportunities to connect with believers from different walks of life and grow together in faith.Be a bridge of unity in your community.
Reject division and gossip. Speak life and peace in conversations. Listen more than you speak. Look for ways to bring people together through kindness, shared purpose, and acts of love that reflect the heart of Christ.Start your day with a prayer for global unity.
Ask God to help you see others the way He sees them. Pray for the church around the world. Let your heart be burdened for every nation, tribe, and tongue to know Jesus. Let this global awareness influence how you live locally.
Final Encouragement:
God's Kingdom is beautifully diverse. Every race and every nation has a place at His throne. May we live with this eternal perspective and let our lives reflect the unity, love, and grace of Heaven. Let your witness be one of inclusion, compassion, and truth. For in doing so, you glorify the God who created all things and desires that all would come to know Him.