When the Lamb broke the seventh seal on the scroll, there was silence throughout heaven for about half an hour. I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and they were given seven trumpets. [Revelation 8.1-2]
While it may be difficult to discern what all the objects, numbers, and events of Revelation actually describe, it is not difficult to discern that major destruction will play a monumental role in the times described to and reported by John.
I would interject here quickly however that it seems before the majority of this destruction is unleashed (in the blowing of the trumpets), the redeemed seem to already be in place in God's presence. That being said, the explanation of their presence is that they had already come through tribulation. So, while it could be argued that the redeemed had been raptured off the earth, there is that phraseology that they had come through tribulation...
But back to the trumpets and destruction...
If the Bible is true, then the earth is on a collision course with utter devastation. No amount of conservation or preservation will alter this fate!
As occupants of this world, we have witnessed when strange and catastrophic events occur at the local level. And, for the record, there was nothing that could have been done to prevent the disasters - whether it was hurricanes, tsunamis, tornadoes, or earthquakes. What was revealed to John will so far outweigh the events we have seen to date that they will seem insignificant in comparison.
If the Revelation of John (and therefore all of Christianity) is accurate, then at least some consideration should be given to end times! If not, then, well, everyone should just relax because everything will be alright. The thing is, if John and Christianity are wrong, then they really have nothing to lose as the big picture goes. However, if the Bible's naysayers are wrong, there is much at stake!
Father, please continue to speak to my heart as You have lately. I want to learn from Your Spirit - I want to do Your work.
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