WORD TODAY: The Fourth Trumpet of Revelation

 

The Fourth Trumpet Continuing the Study of Revelation on Thursdays. REVELATION 8.12 The fourth angel sounded, and one third of the sun was struck, and one third of the moon, and one third of the stars; so that one third of them would be darkened, and the day wouldn’t shine for one third of it, and the night in the same way. 8.13 I saw, and I heard an eagle, flying in mid heaven, saying with a loud voice, “Woe! Woe! Woe for those who dwell on the earth, because of the other voices of the trumpets of the three angels, who are yet to sound!” -WEB Bible.  There are many things that might cause a haze to obscure the sun, moon and stars - and dim their light. If one of the super volcanoes erupted (such as Yellowstone), the resulting ash cloud would do it. Or, a giant meteor such as Wormwood could throw up a huge dust and ash cloud. The event would have to be catastrophic to cast one-third of our celestial lights into darkness. Whatever the cause; the sun and moon are dimmed by one-third, and only the brightest stars can be seen through the haze. And, something else would happen: without full sunlight the earth would cool off dramatically! You can read about the "Year without a Summer" on Wikipedia. It happened in 1816 and was most likely caused by two major volcanic eruptions. As a result of the cold weather, crop failures across the Northern Hemisphere caused severe food shortages. Later, in Revelation 12:4, we will read again how 1/3 of the stars fall to earth. If that event is the same as this one, then the darkness may be due (in part) to the war and conflict going on in the heavenlies when Satan will be thrown out of heaven. The Tribulation will be in the final stages at that point, and the spiritual battle will be more intense than at any time in earth’s history. In the image above, an eagle warns that the three remaining trumpet blasts will be especially violent and destructive. There will be much suffering. And, the very backbone of earth's financial and political systems will be destroyed by the three woes which are coming. Mankind's power cannot hold up against the wrath of God! To be continued… Next Thursday: the 5th Trumpet