Parade of Nations

The other night my wife and I were watching the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics. Holy crap what a show. I mean, honestly, have you ever seen a show like that? The whole Chinese technology being light years ahead of us? Yeah it's correct. Anyways...the whole show lead up to the parade of nations. I heard the athletes had to wait several hours in their suits in 90 degree heat just to walk in. As I was watching it got me thinking (and yes this is going to be theological so get ready).
The majority of the entire world was present via their athletes. They are the best of the best in their respected field. The whole point of the Olympics to be better than your opponent and to win the gold. This will in turn bring honor and glory to your country. So, in essence, the Olympics and everything that goes into it (viewers, stations, pictures, athletes, etc.) centers in on the worship of athleticism and competition.
Revelation 7:9-10 After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palm branches were in their hands;
and they cry out with a loud voice, saying, "Salvation to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb."
Now that is the picture of a parade of nations! It reminds me of a concert when everyone's attention is given to the band. It's almost as if the crowd is worshiping the band. What a foreshadowing for the day when every knee will bow and give praise to Jesus. He is the only one worthy of our praise. Unlike the Olympics, every persons' effort will be given to the glorification of Christ. There will be peace. Not individual peace, although that is part of it, but worldly peace unlike any Olympics could ever attain. I know I will not be a part of the Olympics parade of nations but I can't wait to be in Jesus'.