From Genesis to Revelation, God’s plan has always included every people and nation. Revelation 7:9–17 gives us a glimpse of the end of the story: a countless crowd from every tribe, tongue, and nation worshiping Jesus.

This passage reminds us that Jesus’ death and resurrection secured salvation for people from every background. Because God’s eternal plans are global, our daily priorities should reflect his mission—through praying, giving, going, and sending. It’s a call to gratitude for having God’s Word in our own language, and a challenge to help bring that same gift to those who don’t have it.

// KEY TAKEAWAYS
God’s heart has always been for the nations. From God’s covenant with Abraham to the Psalms and prophets, Scripture shows God’s plan has never been limited to one nation—he intends to bless all peoples.
Heaven will be filled with the nations. Revelation 7 shows people from every nation, tribe, people, and language, made clean by the blood of Jesus, worshiping him in victory.
Jesus secured salvation through sacrifice. Through his sacrifice, Jesus alone conquers sin, death, and Satan. He is both the conquering Lion of Judah and the sacrificial Lamb who was slain.
God’s eternal plans should shape our earthly plans. Since God’s goal is global redemption, our lives should reflect his mission. Every believer has a role to play—praying, giving, going, or sending.

// APPLICATION QUESTIONS
What does Revelation 7:9–17 reveal about God’s ultimate vision for the nations?
Where do you see God’s concern for the nations across both the Old and New Testaments?
Which role are you currently playing in God’s mission to the nations—praying, giving, going, or sending? What might obedience look like for you this year?
How does knowing God’s eternal plans for the nations give you hope?
Pray: Use tools like “Unreached of the Day” to pray regularly for specific people groups.
Give: Consider supporting efforts like the Seed Company partnership to help translate Scripture for unreached people. Learn more our partnership with Seed Company at watermark.org/seed
Go: Ask God if he may be calling you to serve short- or long-term in missions.
Send: Encourage and support missionaries through prayer, care, and financial partnership.
Reflect: Each time you open your Bible this week, thank God you have it in your language. Ask him how you can help others gain that same access.