03.07.23 - ENDTIMES CHAT with GJ and DAN - THE GREAT DAY

“For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now – and never to be equaled again. If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect, those days will be shortened.” (Matthew 24:21-22).

REVELATION 6:9-10
The phrase “the day of the Lord” is an eschatological term that applies to historical judgments that came upon the people of Israel in the past but also refers to a future, terrible day when the judgments and catastrophes of planet earth will far exceed anything that preceded it. The seven seals that are opened, revealing the message and contents of the scroll, are the official proclamation by the Lord of the universe that judgment day has come!

Fifth Seal judgment:
The Cry of the Martyrs (Revelation 6:9-11)
One of the fascinating facts about the seven seals is that one of them speaks of those who have lost their lives because of their faith in the Word of God and their witness for the Lord. These are obviously the martyrs of history. They have a special place in the heart of God, and here they are honored uniquely.

What is the identity of these souls?
What is the injustice they express?

This does not mean that people who commit crimes are to be tolerated and that no punishment is to be given. God instituted government and the principle of law to deal with the injustices and crimes of society. The exacting of punishment does not belong to the individual but to the civil authorities (Romans 13:1-7).

The martyrs of the past simply cry, "when?" When will God do what He has promised and “avenge the blood of His servants”?

PRAY. PREPARE. PROTECT. PROCLAIM. PERSIST. PERSEVERE. PRAY AGAIN. PASS IT ON. POWER UP. POSITION PROPERLY. PAY ATTENTION. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.