In Revelation 11 we are introduced to two powerful prophets. These two witnesses who will preach for 1260 days are a mysterious duo. Scholars do not agree on their identity, but one thing is clear. They are serving God faithfully, standing up against incredible evil, are martyred for their faithfulness, and are resurrected and taken up to heaven. No small feat.
It makes us wonder just what the world's condition is that these two important servants of the Most High God are put to death, and the world's response is that people gloat and celebrate. Although it's perhaps not that difficult to understand, being that the two prophets were carrying a message that stood opposed to the cultural norms. Simply put, they were rocking people's worlds, and the masses were glad to be rid of them. Although they weren't really rid of them, were they?
At the end of the chapter we see the seventh trumpet sounded (finally!) and are reintroduced to the 24 elders from earlier in the book. As is their custom, they fall on their face in, providing us an example of submission and worship.
No comments:
Post a Comment