Journey, an update from Rachelle Sperling 9-12-05

When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. Matt. 25:31-32

I've been reading this week in Matthew and I am always amazed to see how Jesus, though teaching Israel specifically at this time, continually makes known that the nations will be gathered to himself. I am so thankful for the love of God for all mankind. I am also thankful that I grew up in a place where the gospel is preached and there is freedom to believe.

I went to Disney's Christian concert "Night of Joy" event this weekend. The park was sold out to capacity and the crowds were a little overwhelming at times. Yet the thought came to my mind, that on one weekend, in one city, in one single location, there were as many or more believers gathered then there are Christians in the entire nation of Hungary. While it was such a blessing to gather with other believers in a large worship event, the thought was never far from my mind that I live in a land where the light is plentiful while there are still so many who live where there is no light at all.