A great multitude

"After these things I looked, and behold a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands."  -Revelation 7:9

God's kingdom is not divided as we have made it. His kingdom is open to all who put their hope in Christ. How glorious to see this as God's plan. Keep in mind that this sprawling assembly of saints will endure great suffering for Jesus' sake before receiving their robes, yet they stand as one body - whole. There will come a time when all of our "other" causes will be burned like chaff for the cause of encouraging one another to endurance in our shared faith. Help me see my eternal family everyday Lord. Not by color or country but through the lens of Christ's blood.