Called Chosen and Faithful
These will wage war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings. Those who are with Him are called and chosen and faithful.”
- Revelation 17:14
I’ve faced some challenging situations in my life; I’m sure you have, too. Here’s a question that has occurred to me during those situations: who do you want by your side in your most difficult times?
My guess is that you wouldn’t want just anyone You’d want people who really believed in you and wanted to support you—people you had specifically asked to be with you—people with a track record of not wavering in difficult times, but standing steadfast until the very end. God has those same standards.
The first word, “these” in the verse above refers to 10 kings, or rulers, under the Antichrist. The war refers to Armageddon, the battle between good and evil before the Day of Judgment. Of course, we know God will win that war!
What’s relevant here is the character of who will be with God, to be part of His conquering and occupying multitude who will participate in this fight with Him. The verse is clear; those who will be part of that glorious, victorious army are those who are called to be beside Him, chosen by Him and faithful to Him. And while heavenly beings like angels will be part of the end times, that’s not who Scripture says will be beside God in the final battle between good and evil. It will be the saints. It will be us—clothed in white linen, representing righteousness, following an infallible leader who has irresistible power based on absolute truth!
I am proud to be a follower of Christ for many reasons. But how glorious it will be at the end of the age to be among those who follow the King of Kings and Lord of Lords as He defeats the Antichrist!
I’ve read the Bible all the way to the end, and I encourage you to take another look at the end of the story. Not only do we win, we get to be an integral part of the victory—because God Himself has called us, chosen us, and regarded us as faithful. Hallelujah!
Lord, I praise You today for all that You have done in my life. You are faithful even when I am faithless. Your love pursues me even when I am unlovable. Your forgiveness covers my sin and frees me from its cost. I praise You for your love and faithfulness to me. Your presence in my life changes everything. As I face today, Lord, remind me that no matter what happens, I can praise You! Amen.
Further Reading
- Romans 3:22
- Revelation 17:14
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11
