NOV 17

Revelation 16:12-16
Memorise Revelation 19:1-21
“in righteousness doth he judge and make war”

What will happen at the end of the 7 years? Let us now consult the Apostle John in Revelation 16:12-16.

The Antichrist is now world ruler, but there are nations that are against him, viz, the kings of the east (v 12). These will fight the Antichrist in a final showdown at Har Megiddo—the hill of slaughter. What is the battle scenario like? Well, in the 6th vial, we see war breaking out in Iraq, the Euphrates dried up and the way open to invasion by “kings of the east”. It appears to have taken three years for such a climax to be reached. Some commentators cite China the Far Eastern Power as the main assailant. Now the word “East” is applied to all lands eastwards of Israel, even Syria is comprehended in this term (2 Kings 13:17). All the Arab and Muslim countries east of Israel, viz, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, extending all the way to China in full alliance can be a menacing force against little Israel now under the aegis of the end-time World Dictator. Even Russia and the northern nations, if they swoop down to join the Orientals, coming through the Euphrates would be counted as “kings of the east.” We see here a final showdown of nations outside of the Antichrist’s orbit in what is so dreaded—the battle of Armageddon. “And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.” When this happens, Christ will return with His saints to destroy the Antichrist and the armies of the world (Revelation 19:11-21).

The Lord Jesus Christ—He that is Faithful and True—will ride on a white horse down to earth. In His triumphal entry to Jerusalem the first time, Jesus rode on an ass. This signified His humility as a slave (the ass or donkey is a slave animal), and His obedience unto death, even the death of the cross (Phil 2:8). In His second coming, Jesus will no more come as a Lamb but as a Lion from the tribe of Judah. No more need He suffer as when He first came to earth, but as the conquering King of kings and Lord of lords. Riding on a white horse, He comes in a second triumphal entry by His own might and power, in a victory march over His enemies.“In righteousness He doth judge and make war… and out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations” (Revelation 19:11-16). Read also Zechariah 13:8-9, 14:1-4.

Thought: The same Word of God that created this world, will one day destroy this world.
Prayer: Lord, Thy Word is powerful indeed.