Reread Revelation 9:13-11:14 KJV. Trumpet 6 brings a vast amount of activity. Excerpts are below.
- Trumpet 6 4 angels at Euphrates loosed, 1/3 men slain, army of 200M horsemen, power in mouth and tails, men not killed repented not, seven thunders utterings not written down, prelude to trumpet 7, book is sweet in John’s mouth and bitter in his belly, temple measured, holy city trodden, witnesses prophesy and are killed by the beast, earth dwellers rejoice, great earthquake, remnant affrighted and gave glory to God.
God again provides timing for some events.
42 Months Holy City is Trodden
2But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months. – Revelation 11:2 KJV
Beast Blasphemes for 42 Months, Wars Against the Saints
5And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. 6And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
7And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. – Revelation 13:5-7 KJV
2 Witnesses for 1,260 Days
3And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. – Revelation 11:3 KJV
Captivity, Killed by Sword, Patience of the Saints
10He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints. – Revelation 13:10 KJV
God’s People Fall by Sword, Flame, Captivity and Spoil Many Days
yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days. – Daniel 11:33 KJV
Fall by Sword, Captive, Jerusalem Trodden Until Times Fulfilled
24And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. – Luke 21:24 KJV
Time, Times and an Half, Power of Holy People Scattered and Then Finish
6And one said to the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders? 7And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished. – Daniel 12:6-7 KJV
Rise of Second Beast from Bottomless Pit (Revelation 13:11-18 KJV)
11And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. – Revelation 13:11 KJV
Remember, the second beast, also known as the false prophet, is responsible for the image of the first being built. He does an exploit to make the image speak and he requires all to worship the beast and image and take the mark to buy and sell, Revelation 13:12-18 KJV.
Angel 3 – Beware, Do Not Worship Beast, Image or Take the Mark
9And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand – Revelation 14:9 KJV
False Claims of Christ on Earth, False Christs, False Prophets
Matthew
23Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. 24For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. 25Behold, I have told you before.
26Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not. – Matthew 24:23-26 KJV
Mark
21And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not: 22For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect. 23But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things. – Mark 13:21-23 KJV
Patience of the Saints
12Here is the [g]patience of the saints; here[h] are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
13Then I heard a voice from heaven saying [i]to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ ” – Revelation 14:12-13 KJV
Patience will be required during these times for the saints who keep God’s commandments. Scripture makes it clear, we will be targeted. Those who die from this point on, after Angel 3 flies, not taking the mark or worshipping the beast or his image, will be blessed. Each of us should consider where we want to be. Do we pray to be taken out early by some of the destruction going on in the world, or do we pray to remain longer, fighting to bring more people to Christ?
God’s People Are Strong, Do Exploits and Instruct Many
The first angel flying preaching the Gospel to all will be a great time of choice. When all know the truth of Christ’s sacrifice, I would imagine it would be difficult for any to remain on the fence or lukewarm from this point forward. Scripture tells of a great time of teaching:
And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days. – Daniel 11:32-33 KJV
When the first angel flies and scales fall from people’s eyes and Jericho walls fall from around their hearts and they are faced with the true glory of Christ, they are going to be clambering to be part of His Ekklesia, understand more and become warriors for the Gospel. It will be a glorious time for the saints!!
We are told the man of perdition rises peacefully, making a covenant of lies. But God has a plan for His children. Christ told His disciples to follow the leading of Holy Spirit. It will be that fresh outpouring of Holy Spirit power the saints will be wielding in the last days.
The instruction spoken of in Daniel 11:32-33 will be filled with the wisdom of God for His saints, setting them up to teach many. I pray this work may be a small piece, a single drop in the raging river of God’s plan to bring His people to Him and join earth and heaven for eternity.
Once again, God gives us hope, reminding us of the beautiful visual of those given white robes, palm branches and told to wait a season longer in heaven for there numbers to be complete.
God’s People Helped, Made White, Until Appointed Time
34Now when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries. 35And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed. – Daniel 11:34-35 KJV
8And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things? 9And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. 10Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand. – Daniel 12:8-10 KJV
God in Heaven Given Glory from Earth
13And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven. – Revelation 11:13 KJV
This is the last scripture we see in the sequence of seals, trumpets and vials when glory is given to God the Father in heaven from earth. It may reflect the final time hearts are changed on earth to worship God the Father and receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
1,335 Days of Waiting Brings Blessing
12Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days. – Daniel 12:12 KJV
God again promises blessing for those who wait 1,335 days. Remember, we saints on earth at this time will continue to have power to overcome with the blood of the Lamb and the testimony of the Gospel of Salvation through Jesus Christ! So, we must be patient!
Appendix G – God’s Timelines in Daniel and Revelation brings together the times mentioned in scripture into a table.
Prelude to Trumpet 7, No More Delay, Mystery of God Accomplished
6and swore by Him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and the things that are in it, the earth and the things that are in it, and the sea and the things that are in it, that there should be delay no longer, 7but in the days of the sounding of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, the mystery of God would be finished, as He declared to His servants the prophets. – Revelation 10:6-7 KJV
There will be no more delay at the sounding of the 7th trumpet. The mystery of God will be accomplished.