I have included a Special message at the end of this article. I hope you will read it and take it to heart.
An earnest reading of God’s Word makes His intention for His creation very clear, and it also makes it very clear that it was always His intention despite His foreknowledge of the long and heartbreaking process it would require.
Because of sin, man’s sin, every creature and every other aspect would also have to pay a terrible price.
And so would God Himself. On a wooden cross at Calvary… He paid it.
We often hear (and rightfully so) that “Freedom isn’t free), Freewill isn’t free either when it is tainted by pride, arrogance, and hubris.
But the One True and Faithful God has a plan and, praise be to Him, no power of hell or of humankind will ever be able to thwart Him; so as hard as it can be, we must be patient.
The end from the beginning has been made known.
“And they sang a new song, saying: ‘You are worthy to take the scroll, And to open its seals; For You were slain, And have redeemed us to God by Your blood Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation’” (Revelation 5:9).
“After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands” (Revelation 7:9). ^Emphasis added.
What do these verses have in common? They both confirm that the Salvation of God in Christ was, from the beginning to the end, intended for all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues who will acknowledge Jesus Christ as the Son of God, repent and receive Him as their One and Only Savior, and they are the proof that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8).
…as opposed to the below verse which refers to those who have rejected God’s Grace and Salvation, and as a result, have been left behind to try and survive the 7-year period of time alternately referred to as the Tribulation, the Time of Jacob’s Trouble, or the Seventieth Week of Daniel (Daniel 9:24-27), where they will be exposed to the worst time in the history of mankind described in Matthew 24:21:
“Then those from the peoples, tribes, tongues, and nations will see their dead bodies three-and-a-half days, and not allow their dead bodies to be put into graves” (Revelation 11:9).
The below verse refers to those who, realizing that the judgments long promised by God have indeed arrived (Isaiah 6:15-17), and through their own unbelief have been left behind, have repented of their sin and rebellion, and have acted quickly to receive Jesus Christ as Savior. They will still have to try to survive during the next seven years, but that is by no means guaranteed. They are rightly called saints, as they have been saved and received the promise of eternal life, but they are not part of the Church. The Church, the Bride of Christ, has already been removed from the earth prior to the Tribulation (Time of Jacob’s Trouble, Daniels Seventieth Week).
“It was also given to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them, and authority was given to him over every tribe, people, language and nation” (Revelation 13:7).
Despite the Righteous Wrath of God and the lateness of the hour, He makes this last effort to offer salvation to anyone who will repent:
“Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people” (Revelation 14:6).
So, what’s the point? I am getting there. Please bear with me.
“I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed” (Genesis 12:3).
“That Your way may be known on the earth, Your salvation among all nations. Let the peoples praise You, O God; Let all the peoples praise You” (Psalm 67:2-3).
“Now it will come about that in the last days, the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains, And will be raised above the hills. And all the nations will stream to it” (Isaiah 2:2).
“Indeed He says, ‘It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant To raise up the tribes of Jacob, And to restore the preserved ones of Israel; I will also give You as a light to the Gentiles, That You should be My salvation to the ends of the earth’” (Isaiah 49:6).
“’For from the rising of the sun, even to its going down, My name shall be great among the Gentiles; In every place incense shall be offered to My name, And a pure offering; For My name shall be great among the nations,’ Says the LORD of hosts” (Malachi 1:11). ^ All bold above is Emphasis added.
Now to the crux of this article.
What do ALL of the above verses have in common?
They clearly indicate that, from the beginning of creation, God meant all His blessings for every single person who would be adopted into His eternal family (every tribe, people, language and nation/all the families of the earth), and who would be made to be sin-free through the selfless sacrifice of His Son and receive Him as Savior.
As well, verse Revelation 13:7 above indicates that the judgments of God will apply to every tribe, people, language and nation.
God’s intention: He created everything and declared that it was ”good” in the first 6 days, intending that the eternal state of His created order would reflect His incomparable blessings, not only in the diversity of plants, animals, etcetera, but in the amazing diversity of people in what He intended (and still intends) to be His eternal Kingdom. He made it clear that He did it all for us:
“But as it is written: ‘Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him’” (1 Corinthians 2:9). Emphasis added.
This is the definition and intention of “diversity,” according to the Creator of the Word and of the world.
Man’s re-invention: As has become common, mankind has hijacked words and even heavenly testimonies to God’s Glory, and twisted them to suit his prideful arrogance and sinful purposes.
Diversity: Has now become a useful political term and a tool used to divide, conquer, and mislead weak-minded people according to meaningless differences in appearance. It sounds fluffy at first glance but defies all common sense and logic…and it is pure evil.
Some other examples of this intention by man to attempt to work good for evil:
Tolerance: It is now twisted to mean that depraved and debased behavior is expected to be given equal credibility with moral and God-honoring behavior.
Inclusion: Modern weasel word used to imply that not everyone is included, yet everyone IS included in God’s eternal plan, just not on their own terms. There are, and always have been, non-negotiable requirements of conduct that God had established.
Hijacking of the Rainbow: An outright attempt to mock God, which He warned will not be permitted. Out of His mercy, He has reserved judgment of this blatant mockery until the time of the end, which is rapidly approaching.
“Hate Crimes”: An attempt to obfuscate and “customize” motives for criminal activity, which is commonly used as an emotional bludgeon and most often to use race as a weapon.
There are many more examples, but I believe you get the point. These modern-day warped and gutted words are a partial fulfillment of a 2,700+/- Bible prophecy that is also a stern warning to those who do so. A “WOE” is never to be ignored; yet, as the Word of God declares, the warning He gives will be intentionally ignored:
“Woe unto those who call good evil and evil good, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight” (Isaiah 5:20-21).
The final fulfillment of this prophecy will take place at the Great White Throne judgement. It will be frightful, and it will be eternal (Revelation 20:11-15).
Conclusion: It could not be any clearer.
Diversity: is a visual testimony, created by God for this life and a shadow of what He intends in eternity for all who will repent and believe in His Son, and it is a blessing that is intended for “every tribe, people, language and nation.”
It is equally clear that the sacrifice made by Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the One and Only Way, chosen by God for the gift of eternal life, was intended for every “tribe, people, language and nation.”
That is the true and unsullied meaning of diversity, not the opportunistic tool of evil and abuse by sinful, unrepentant humans from every tribe, people, language and nation, who refuse to repent and bow their knee to their Creator.
His Word foretells that a time will come when God will be obeyed:
“For it is written: ‘As I live, says the LORD, Every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall confess to God’” (Romans 14:11).
While you are yet in your living years, you can choose to repent and receive God’s Grace and Mercy by receiving Jesus Christ. I hope you will choose life.
The special message I promised you:
For anyone who may read this article and has not trusted in Jesus Christ and therefore has no real hope or peace in your life.
You can have hope. You can have the peace that Jesus has promised to all who have made Him their Lord and Savior. The peace that passes understanding.
It requires that you come before God on His terms and that you do so in your living years.
And, what are His terms according to His Word?
- Genuine repentance (turning to God instead of continuing to reject or ignore Him).
- Confession of sins (that you are a sinner and acknowledge that to God).
- That you understand that the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23).
- To acknowledge to God that you are unable to pay that debt.
- Belief that Jesus Christ paid your death sentence for you on the cross and rose from the grave three days later, conquering death, just as He promised.
- To believe that Jesus is the Way, the only Way, that God has established by which humans may be saved from the consequences of their sin and rebellion.
This is what leads one to the Spiritual Rebirth that Jesus requires (John 3:3).
God has made it absolutely clear that there is no one who comes before Him, under His terms, that will be refused.
- No one: no race, no color, no country of origin, regardless of any previous belief system: no one.
- No matter what your past sins have been, God can and WILL forgive you because He says He will.
- Salvation is available to everyone without any exceptions.
If you put all your trust for salvation in Jesus, and Him only, you can follow that prayer up by simply saying, “Thank you, Father God, for hearing my prayer and saving me,” because we can trust Him to keep His Word. He always has. He always will.
“Truly, Truly, I say to you that he who hears My words and believes the One who sent Me has eternal life and will not be condemned. He has crossed from death to life” (John 5:24).
There are no answers and there is no hope in the world by governments, organizations, politics or politicians. They are incapable of it. There are only lies and deception. But you can have the Truth and the peace you seek.
The answers are in the Word of God—The Bible. If you ask God, with all your heart, He will hear you.
“And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13).
Pro Salvator Vigilans
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