As we read through Revelation, particularly chapters 7 to 10, we are swept into the grandeur of God’s final plans for humanity and creation. These chapters depict a world groaning under divine judgment—earthquakes, plagues, cosmic upheaval. Yet, woven into this vivid tapestry of destruction is an astonishing truth: even as God dismantles the earth, His desire is still to save.

In Revelation 7, God pauses judgment to seal His servants, protecting them as a testimony to His faithfulness. Later, amidst devastating trumpets and plagues, the cries for repentance echo implicitly. God does not unleash judgment in cold indifference; He does so as a last call to a world entrenched in rebellion. It’s breathtaking to consider that His wrath is tempered by mercy, and His justice is infused with grace.

The heart of God is consistent throughout Scripture. In Ezekiel 33:11, God declares, “I take no delight in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live.” The apostle Peter echoes this in 2 Peter 3:9, reminding us that God’s delay in judgment stems from His desire for all to come to repentance. Revelation amplifies this same divine longing, even as judgment unfolds.

What does this mean for us? It’s a call to marvel at the depths of God’s mercy. Even in our personal moments of rebellion or indifference, God extends His hand. His desire is not destruction but redemption. If God’s heart remains open to a rebellious world, how much more should ours burn with urgency to share the Gospel? His mercy invites us to partner with Him in proclaiming the good news, knowing that time is short.

In the tension between judgment and salvation, we see the immeasurable love of a God who does not give up on His creation. That love is still extended today—to you, to me, and to a world He longs to save.