In our exploration of Revelation 6:1-8:1, we encounter the powerful imagery of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. These riders, released by the Lamb, represent conquest, war, famine, and death - realities we face in our world today. Yet, this passage reminds us that even in chaos, God remains sovereign. The martyrs' cry of 'How long?' echoes our own longing for justice, but we're called to patience and faith. As we wrestle with the concept of tribulation, we're challenged to examine our expectations of the Christian life. Are we following Christ to escape hardship, or are we marked by Him to remain faithful through trials? This passage urges us to trust in God's protection and ultimate victory, even amidst life's struggles.