In today’s readings, we are reminded that God sees, seals, and gathers His people. Revelation shows a multitude from every nation standing before the Lamb, purified not by their own strength, but by His saving blood. Psalm 24 asks who may stand before the Lord: the clean of heart, those who seek His face. Then Jesus, on the mountain, reveals the path of holiness through the  beatitudes. The blessed are not always the powerful, comfortable, or admired. They are the poor in spirit, the grieving, the merciful, the peacemakers, and those who hunger for righteousness. Their lives may pass through distress, but they are not forgotten. God marks them as His own. Today, let us seek His face with clean hearts and humble spirits. Whatever hardship we carry, let us remain faithful amid every trial we face, because we belong to the Lamb. Our hope is heaven, and our reward is great. May the example of the Saints inspire us to remain faithful, trusting that God’s promises will never fail.

PRAYER: Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, honor, power, and might be to our God forever and ever. Amen.