NOV 14

Revelation 16:12-16
Memorise Matthew 24:7-12
“a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon”

The sin-cursed world is desperately looking for peace, but there can be no peace but war! We are living in a war-torn earth. Are we dreaming of peace and prosperity on earth in this lifetime? Banish the thought! Remember we are but pilgrims. We are not citizens of this world, but of the world to come. “This world is not my home, I am just a passing through”. Peace will come, but only when the Prince of peace returns to judge this world and rule the world for a thousand years.

Who can forget September 11 (9/11)? An earth-shaking tragedy with worldwide repercussions that struck the most powerful nation in the world. Since then, America and the world have declared war against terrorism! Surely, terrorism ought to be condemned, but has this long-drawn war in the years that followed made the world a safer and better place to live in? The Scriptures paint a bleak scenario of the future, “For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom” (Matthew 24:7). There will be a whole lot of hatred and not love in the world, “And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another… And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold” (Matthew 24:10,12).

What is going to happen? The Bible tells us! The Bible speaks of War! A War that will end all wars— the Battle of Armageddon.

“Armageddon” - the sound of it echoes ominous! The meaning of the Hebrew is “Hill of Slaughter”. It is a broad plain you can see as you stand on Mt Carmel, Haifa, looking across eastwards, the plain of Esdraelon. It is the site of numerous battles of warring nations from time immemorial. Pharaoh Nechoh rode through this plain to fight the Assyrian king (2 Kings 23:29). So will the Oriental forces coming down against Israel meet at Armageddon. In this case, Armageddon is the last stop before the assault on Jerusalem, the target of end-time nations.

Dear Teen, when Armageddon happens, which side of the battle will you be on?

Thought: The world is not heading towards Utopia but Armageddon.
Prayer: Lord, help me sound out the warning that the end is near.