When the great day of the wrath of God and the Lamb comes, we will likely be in the white robed multitude of souls before the throne of God! But for those still here on earth, God will protect them from the chaos that will ensue. He will mark his servants' foreheads with a seal, regardless of which tribe or nation they are from. And they will be shielded from some of the worst of the effects to come.
For those who have already died, or been martyred, the great day of the wrath of God and the Lamb will be a day of long-awaited justice. They will witness the destruction of the evil that caused their death on earth. And they will receive comfort from God for their ordeal, and the assurance that the Lamb will bring them to their new and unending way of life.
“Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb.” This is our song as well! We cling to Jesus through every ordeal, striving to trust in him in every aspect of our lives. We give thanks to God through every ordeal, worshipping him for the wisdom and mercy of his plan. And we look forward with joy, not fear, to the fulfilment of that plan.
Gracious God, keep us faithful in all circumstances, and remind us of your plan when we encounter chaos. Help us reflect the joy of eternal life to all those we encounter, in Jesus' name, amen.