In Revelation 7:9-12, multitudes of people from all across the earth worship God in every language. In Verse 10 this uncountable chorus of grateful humans gives thanks to the Lord for salvation.

10 And they cried out in a loud voice:

“Salvation belongs to our God,
who sits on the throne,
and to the Lamb.”

Biblically, salvation includes complete victory over sin and all its consequences. This includes bondage to the enemy, the chains of addiction, the guilt of sin, and all forms of brokenness–from broken relationships to broken bodies–ultimately salvation even includes freedom from death itself.

As we ponder and pray about reaching the ends of the earth with the Good News of Salvation, it is important that we joyfully remember God’s gift of salvation extended to us as well.

As you observe this series of mixed-media works depicting Jesus our Savior, think about what Jesus has saved you from. Remember the mercy and forgiveness He has offered you in place of your sin. Think about the direction you were wandering off to when he “left the 99” to find you. Consider the substitutionary sacrifice He made in your place. Think of the eternal life in heaven that awaits you, instead of judgment.

Join with the chorus of heaven, and with gratitude, declare:

“Salvation belongs to our God,
who sits on the throne,
and to the Lamb.”