144,000 witnesses from the 12 tribes of Israel are sent to preach the gospel during the tribulation.  Prior to this, many Jews rejected Jesus’s claim to be the Messiah and had failed to become the light of the world.  But Isaiah prophesied the Jews would become “a light for the nations” so that people “to the ends of the earth” might be saved.  The witnesses spoke to the Jews with great authority.

“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)

     It’s not just the 144,000 who can share the Good News.  We can be strong witnesses for Christ today. God wants everyone to know that abundant mercy and pardon is available when we confess Jesus as our Lord and Savior.  There is an opportunity for people to turn their hearts to God.

Prayer: Dear Lord, your strong message has changed our lives.  Encourage us to be witnesses for you, giving others knowledge of your love and redemption.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.