“On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you.

— Zephaniah 2:11

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

— John 3:16

I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.

— Romans 1:16

And they sing a new song, saying, “Worthy are You to take the scroll and to open its seals, because You were slain, and You purchased for God by Your blood, out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation

— Revelation 5:9

After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.

— Revelation 7:9

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Grace, mercy and love from Christ to you.

The future of every person ultimately hinges on their response to Jesus Christ. God invites all people, regardless of nationality, background, or status, to come to Him through His Son and join the company of redeemed people in Christ’s Church. The gospel reaches people from all nationalities, calling them to turn to Christ for salvation. In eternity, all people saved by faith will gather in united praise of Christ, the Savior.

Choosing believing and receiving Jesus as the Savior and being saved into God’s family as the eternal blessing over this world’s fleeting rewards provides security beyond description. We believers experience the inexpressible blessing of being counted among God’s people, of being a member of the body of Christ, of being built up together with believers to be God’s temple, and of being a part of the adorned Bride for Christ the Bridegroom.