Fifth, to maneuver and “position” all nations for the final “Armageddon” (Revelation 16:16). We know that the “Beast” (which we believe to be Russia, etc.) will continue to arm itself with many weapons including more nuclear ones. Our government has just announced a “Space Force” in order to deal with potential warfare (contemplate a possible attack from or coordinated at a space station).
Just think, during this time of the “delaying of the Bridegroom” how much greater the potential for destruction has increased. Certainly, God knew this would happen during such a delay. It seems that His desire is to intensify the horrific reality of man’s depraved desires and hideous plans when under the control of satan and his demonic hosts. Also, it seems God is going to give satan the maximum time to build (and arm) a “Beast” power that will seem (in the natural) totally unchallengeable, so that when the final showdown comes, those nations which choose not to serve the Beast, will have to humble themselves and call on the Almighty for help. Although the Old Testament gives examples of how God supernaturally acted on behalf of His people (and will do so again in the final conflict of this age), God more often uses natural means, but directed by Him, to bring judgment and/or intervention. He uses one nation to judge another nation.
God judges nations as well as individuals. If a nation were truly righteous, it would need no military arms for protection. God would be the absolute protection. But there is no such nation. Take the United States for example. Since we have turned our back on God in so many ways, and because we have sunk to the depths of moral pollution and degradation equaled only by ancient Sodom and Gomorrah, God is going to require that we fight for our very existence (as part of his judgment on us). But because there are many Christians in America who have been seeking God and praying, God, in His mercy, chose to give us a president who is not afraid of or “deceived” by the “evil empire” of communism (and its cousin socialism). Because the Lord has “delayed,” He has given our leaders the opportunity and courage to reverse the suicidal policy of unilateral disarmament which was previously being pursued. (no further comments on God’s strategy for this nation at this time; much more needs to be said but will be saved for later).
During this time of “delay,” all nations are being “weighed in the balance,” tested and positioned for the final showdown. Dramatic changes have taken place in world nations. A lot depends on the foresight and determination of our American leadership. (more observations could be made concerning the “ebb and flow” in other parts of the world, but lack of space will not permit this time).
Continued on next posting. . .
kevinwearls.com 