Revelation 11 -- The Turning Point

During the first half of the Tribulation, John says the two witnesses will be telling the world about God.  The Jews will be worshipping in the restored Temple.  But as the halfway point of the Tribulation is reached, the two witnesses (who have been given and using awesome powers of judgment by God) are killed.  Their bodies lie in the streets for 3 ½ days before God resurrects them and takes them to heaven.  At this point, a great earthquake occurs, killing 7,000 men and destroying a tenth of the city.  During the last half of the Tribulation that follows, Jerusalem is overrun by Gentiles.

All of this would almost lead one to believe that Satan is winning and ruling overruling on earth.  But in fact, “Christ is enthroned in heaven and ruling over a spiritual kingdom even now.  And in that future day, He will reign over the nations of the world and rule with a rod of iron.  No matter how difficult the circumstances might be, or how defeated God’s people may think they are, Jesus Christ is still King of kings and Lord of lords, and He is in control.  One day, we shall triumph!” my commentary said.

Father, I see much of this happening even today.  People are angry at You for no reason.  You’ve been good and gracious to them and have provided their needs.  You’ve graciously postponed judgment, bringing more people to Yourself.  You offer them forgiveness and salvation.  Yet they’re angry because they want their own way.  “Like adolescent children, the nations want to cast off all restraint, and You permit them to do so.  I pray that those I love will wake up to this reality and come to You in repentance before it is too late.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford