All is still...

 Much could be said between chapter 4-6 but current thoughts are in chapter 7.

All is still. (7.1)  We know this because "four angels... (are at) four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth,...sea...(or) any tree."

What was it that should now be shown? No more harm, anywhere (7.3).

144,000 are first noted which are the twelve tribes of Israel. Twelve times 12,000 equals "144,000."  Take the deeper doctrinal meanings of Sovereignty and election but the truth is clear. This is God's chosen earthly peoples and they are numbered, specifically. (7.4-8)

THEN, the most blessed, victorious, wonderful scene, "a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the Throne AND before the Lambe, clothed with white robes, AND palms in their hands." (7.9) 

VICTORY!!! - the final blow to the wicked one?

 "...God shall wipe away ALL tears from their eyes."  (7.17)

Before continuing the script of the seven seals, it is told that "Victory is won!"  As believers, we knew it would be but to read it and know its so is encouraging enough to "keep on keeping on" and know that "It is worth every mile of the trip."  

So, dear believer, be still and soak up the victory that is yours and the sweet truth that no more tears will be ours one day.