Curious Christian

When I read Revelation 7:9-10, I picture a vast gathering from every part of the earth, every nation, language, and tribe, united together in worship before the Lamb. “A great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.” It’s a beautiful image of simplicity and unity, of people drawn together without barriers, all clothed in the same white robes of those who have been made whole.

In my experience, though, gatherings of believers are not always so simple. Some have been marked by humility and shared purpose, a warmth that feels close to this vision. Others, though, have become heavy with formality or performance, with layers that somehow separate rather than bring people together. But I think that’s why the simplicity of this passage resonates so deeply with me. It’s what I long for.

In John’s vision, there is no division, no striving to be recognized or honored. Everyone is focused on Jesus, who stands at the center, drawing all hearts to him. There’s a pure, shared joy, as each person joins in praise, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” It feels like a release, a surrender of all the burdens we carry, all the hurts and tensions that so often keep us apart.

When I think of this multitude, I imagine a closeness, a sense of each person fully seen and loved, with no need for anything extra—no need to prove or impress. Just a humble gathering of people whose eyes are fixed on the Lamb. He is the one who has walked among us, who knows suffering and joy, who knows each of us by name. And in that shared gaze, everyone is brought together, equal before Him.

This vision feels like an invitation, not just for the future but for now, to live out that unity in whatever small ways we can. I feel drawn to seek gatherings that are simpler, more honest. Places where everyone has space to be heard and each voice matters, no one above another. I know it’s not always easy to find or sustain this, but I think it’s a glimpse of what it means to live in light of the Lamb’s Kingdom—a Kingdom not of power or show but of mercy, humility, and peace.

And so, even now, I feel encouraged to hold onto this vision in my own heart, to look for ways to live in that simplicity and unity, one step at a time. To see each person as part of this multitude, clothed in dignity, beloved by God. To let go of whatever separates me from others and to seek peace, to live out the love of the Lamb—in my words, in my service, in whatever humble ways I can.