The Lord will save these 144,000 Jews at some point ( perhaps early during the tribulation ), but, we are not told what they will do, or just why the Lord saved them.
It's likely, that they will be evangelists, who will be used by the Lord to proclaim the gospel in a way that very effective, seeing multitudes coming to faith during the remaining time of tribulation period.
We are not told specifically, but it generally agreed, that it's probably for evangelism. We do know that God gives spiritual gifts to each and every person who is saved. And, that these gifts are given to be used in service to God.
It's also evident that one tribe, the tribe of Dan is not listed in this group. And, it's been suggested by some, that this is due to the fact that Dan was the first tribe to go into idolatry when finally in the land.
We do know that one's lifestyle can indeed keep them from being a useful instrument, and can be put on the shelf as it were. Paul spoke about his own concern to find himself no longer useful to God.
Being used by Him, through the gifts He has given us, is central to the normal christian life.
1. God has planned out good works for you to walk in. See Eph 2:8-10
2. God has also given you gifts that are given to be used. See Rom 12.
3. God calls us to be faithful stewards of the Gospel. See 1st Cor 4.
4. There are basically 2 different types of spiritual gifts. See 1st Pet 4.
5. One of those two types are "speaking gifts".
6. Speaking gifts are to be used to proclaim the Word of God.
7. The other type of gifts, are "serving gifts"
8. Serving gifts are to be used by depending on God's Holy Spirit.
Regardless of why God saves these 144,000 Jews during the tribulation, we can focus right now on our own lives, and know that right now, at this time in our life, God wants us to be focused on Him, and on His plans for us and our own service in the kingdom of God.
When we make ourselves available to God, He will direct us, and guide us into the specifics of His will, and we will find ourselves fitting into His plan, and seeing the fruitful effects of God directed service.
And, we do know that the times we are living in are evil ( See Eph 5) and that we are to redeem the time now, and understand the will of the Lord for our lives.
Even if the Lord was not going to return in our lifetime, we are live and act as if He will come in our lifetime. Now is the day of salvation, and now is the time to be making God the priority of our lives and be used by Him to honor His son, and see people come to salvation, and see people grow and be edified in their faith.
May you be blessed as you serve the Lord Jesus Christ.
Pastor Bob Grenier
Calvary Chapel Visalia
