Revelation 9-13

“We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty … for you have taken your great power and begun to reign” (11:17).  In John’s vision, all of heaven and earth rejoice as God begins to complete His judgment and redemption of the world.  “Loud voices” proclaim “the kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever” (11:15).  And the elders rejoice because God’s original good purpose for the world, to be a place where His people thrive as they honor and glorify Him, is fulfilled.

One day there will be “no more delay” (10:6), and our salvation will be complete.  The powers of darkness will be destroyed, and Jesus our King will reign on earth.