The 144,000 is a figurative number that represents the fullness of all believers. John hears each of the 12 tribes counted at 12,000 for a total of 144,000. After John hears that, he looks to see what that number represents, which is a great multitude which no one can number. They are in white robes with palm branches praising God. That is all of the redeemed of God.
Once again this "thousand year reign" is figurative of the entire time Christ has been reigning since His resurrection. Jesus received the reign in Matthew 28:18 and announced it to the apostles:
18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
Receiving "all authority" from the Father, the reign of Christ is NOW. Christ has been in control of all things since He was raised.
Peter has given us this in saying in 2 Peter 3:8
8 But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day.
9 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.
Jesus will return when the salvation of all to be redeemed is accomplished. The reign of Christ will end with His judgment of the world and He will return the reign to the Father.
This is explained in 1 Corinthians 15:20-28.
I think you need to review your understanding with all due respect he had to sit at his Fathers right hand for a time.
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