Last night, we watched the opening ceremony of the Olympics. It was amazing to see, not only the lights and shows and excitement, but the part when all the countries came in. Many countries I hadn't heard of, and wouldn't be able to tell you where it is on a map. Others were familiar to me. Some countries had high populations and oplympc participants, others had smaller numbers.
They all came in to the middle of the stadium. It was beautiful to see. It made me think of Heaven.
The Bible says that every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord to the Glory of God. God wants every people group represented, which is why we must make disciples of all nations.
I imagine every people group coming in, but not waiving their countries flag, but waving the banner of Jesus Christ. There may be many from some countries, and few from others. But every nation and tounge will be represented. We will all gather around the throne and worship the Lord. What a beautiful sight that will be!
Missions exists because worship doesn't. The Lord is being so patient because He wants so many to be represented around His throne. Unlike with the Olympics, we do not have to be professionals to participate. We may need to work hard, to train, and to remain disciplined. But above all, we must need to be willing to go.
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