And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation. (Revelation 5:9)
This text shows a tremendous moment of worship: individuals from every kindred, tongue, people, and nation worshipping God together. This picture reveals that God has offered us redemption from our sins by the blood of Jesus, regardless of our background, ethnicity, nationality, or past. We all have an opportunity to accept that redemption for ourselves.
God is just and will never hold someone accountable for information they never received. So, God will also do things supernaturally to make sure that most will get an opportunity to receive that redemption, even if it means He has to appear to them in a dream or vision or send an angel with a message to people.
God ensures that we all have an opportunity to be a part of the heavenly song in Revelation 5. Even that person that you were sure was going to hell, God has been fighting for them to get into heaven. He will send laborers across their path, give them dreams and visions, and put the Word in front of them to influence their decision to trust and follow Him. Even if, at the end of their life, the last breath on their lips is to accept Jesus, God accepts them, and redemption is applied.
Many of us will be surprised at who we see in Heaven. That's why we mustn’t judge people spiritually but always pray for them. Pray for laborers to come across their path and pray that God sends them dreams, visions, and confirmations of what God has already put on their hearts.
Practical Application
This week take time to pray for someone who is far from God. When you worship at church, see them worshipping with you as part of those whom God has redeemed. Choose to see others as God sees them through the eyes of redemption.