Why is Jesus taking so long to come back?
Jesus is patiently waiting to come back, because He is giving humanity as much time as possible to choose and follow Him. Jesus wants as many people as possible to repent and return to heaven with Him. 2 Peter 3:8-9 says, “But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is long suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.”
9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
10 And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.
11 And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,
12 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen. Revelation 7:9-12
13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?
14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
15 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.
16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.
17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Revelation 7:9-17
Revelation 7:9-17 depicts the ultimate redemption and unity of God’s people, showing a diverse multitude worshiping the Lamb and receiving eternal comfort and protection.
Vision of the Multitude
In this passage, John sees a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language, standing before the throne of God and the Lamb, symbolizing the universality of God’s salvation and the inclusivity of His kingdom (Revelation 7:9) . The white robes they wear represent purity and righteousness, achieved through the blood of the Lamb, indicating that salvation is granted through Christ’s sacrifice (Revelation 7:14) . Palm branches in their hands may allude to victory, worship, and the Feast of Tabernacles, connecting the scene to God’s covenantal promises (Revelation 7:9-10) .
Worship and Praise
The multitude cries out, “Salvation belongs to our God and to the Lamb”, joined by angels and elders in worship (Revelation 7:10-12) . This emphasizes that worship is central to the heavenly experience and reflects the acknowledgment of God’s sovereignty, power, and eternal glory (Revelation 7:12) . The scene portrays a joyful, harmonious gathering where all believers, regardless of background, unite in praise, highlighting the theme of unity in diversity (Revelation 7:9) .
Comfort and Eternal Security
The passage promises that those who have endured great tribulation are now sheltered by God’s presence, serving Him continually in His temple (Revelation 7:15) . They will never hunger or thirst, and the Lamb will shepherd them to springs of living water, symbolizing spiritual sustenance and eternal life (Revelation 7:16-17) . God will wipe away every tear, signifying the end of suffering, mourning, and pain, and the fulfillment of His ultimate victory over death and sin (Revelation 7:17) .
Theological Significance
This passage serves as a “salvation interlude” in Revelation, offering hope and assurance to believers amid trials (Revelation 7:1-8 context) . It underscores that God’s people are protected, vindicated, and united, and it challenges Christians to embrace faith, perseverance, and reconciliation in the body of Christ (Galatians 3:28 parallels) . The vision also points forward to the eternal joy and worship in God’s presence, reinforcing the promise of ultimate redemption and divine care.
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Have you ever gone through a hard time that you felt was so hard that you just wished Jesus would come back already?
I know I have, and I am sure most of you have as well.
We wonder why God would let all the wickedness go on for so long. Isn't He doing something up in Heaven?
As we see in 2 Peter 3, there is a reason He waits. He waits because He is giving everyone a chance to repent. And that may include your loved ones and friends, and mine.
As we try to wait patiently for His coming, let us be in prayer for those that are still not ready to meet Jesus and repent of their sins. Because we don't know if they have another hour or another 100 years.
That is only for God to know and not us.
Thanks for coming by today, Friends. Have a wonderfully blessed day in Jesus!!!
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