The mere mention of the word Armageddon evokes ominous images of apocalyptic slaughter, nuclear holocaust and blood flowing to the horse bridles. We never look at the bright side of the Bible’s prophecies about the world’s final war.
But, believe it or not, there is a bright side, a very bright side. It is at Armageddon that the kingdoms of this world become the kingdoms of our Lord and His Christ (Revelation 11:15). This is the time when the failed human governments of this earth will be abolished, and we will crown Jesus King of kings and Lord of lords.
The 4,000-year search for the Messiah
The Jewish people will bear the brunt of the Battle of Armageddon. Scripture indicates that one-third of Israel could possibly be destroyed in that battle. On the other hand, it is at Armageddon that the Jewish nation will end its 4,000-year search for the Messiah.
Zechariah 14:3-4 indicates that Jesus will intervene on Israel’s behalf and that He will actually stand on the Mount of Olives. It is at that time that Israel will rush to the Mount of Olives to greet Him! According to Zechariah 13:6, they will notice the nail scars in His hands and feet and will ask how they got there. The answer will remove the veil from Israel’s eyes, and the entire nation will embrace Jesus as their Messiah and their Lord.
What an incredible turn of events! One minute, Israel will be fighting for her very existence. The next minute, she will be glorying in the face-to-face introduction to her Messiah!
It is also at Armageddon that the tyrannical one-world government of the Antichrist will be destroyed. At this same time, the Antichrist and the False Prophet will be cast alive into the lake of fire.
The True New World Order
Another major event that happens at this time is described in Matthew 24:30-31, “And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And he shall send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.”
So, as you can see, not all is doom and gloom when we think of Armageddon. Yes, tragic things will occur there. But absolutely wonderful things will happen there as well.
The next time you think of Armageddon, look beyond the catastrophic events that are destined to occur. Know that it is at Armageddon that the Old World Order will be abolished and the true New World Order of Jesus Christ will be permanently ushered in.
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This is a great reminder of the fact that we are only experiencing birth pains right now. Soon, God will give birth to a glorious New Jeruselem and these present problems will seem as if they are nothing. You are one of the few people who see the endtime events exactly as I see them. Almost every pastor I know is pretrib in thinking. It is amazing to watch the endtime prophesies come true before our very eyes. The book of Isaiah even mentions what is happening in Syria right now. It is awesome to serve a God who knows the end from the beginning.
GOD BLESS YOU IRVIN, I HAVE BEING YOUR FOLLOWER ON DAYSTAR SINCE THE DAY I KNEW THERE IS YOUR PROGRAMME AIRING THERE. I JUST GOT AN UNDERSTANDING NOW THAT ISRAEL MISSED THE MESSIAH AT HIS FIRST COMING BECAUSE THEY EXPECTED A POLITICAL MESSIAH BUT HE CAME AS THE SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD BUT AT ARMAGEDDON HE WILL BE RECOGNIZED BECAUSE HE CAME AS THE EXPECTED POLITICAL MESSIAH. THANK YOU IRVING I LOVE AND YOUR PROGRAMME SO MUCH. GOD BLESS YOU SIR.
Though I pray daily, seeking the Lord’s will and His return, I also pray that the Lord forgive us and America and to give us enough time for the harvest of others.
I repent my sins daily and seek to be obedient to my Lord Jesus. I have been blessed in so many ways but the greatest is the gift of visitations from His spirit giving me absolute knowledge that the Lord is real and this has given me an ability to witness with great conviction.
Let’s go harvest!
Thomas
Every man that has the hope of eternal life in him, need not fear but be glad.
Come Lord Jesus
As I anxiously await the battle of Armageddon, I pray for the Lord to get me ‘fit’ to be used!
Come Jesus Come
Indeed, this is what I’m waiting for. It’s going to be ugly!
But God is in control and all those who are awaiting will be raptured in time.
Maybe sooner than we think, maybe around Succot this year, Who knows?
I love your teachings and watch your program regularly. Thank you Mr. Baxter, I feel like you are part of our family.
We listen to Pastor everyday and we never seem to tire of the “good news” and prophecies that are being fullfilled.
I wish it was tomorrow :>)
Can’t wait :>)
Great article. Really looking forward to following these blogs
So thankful for this view – it takes away the fear and replaces it with anticipation!!! Thank you so much Bro. Baxter and team!!
what about USA? & me impaticular
The USA has a job if they would do it and spread the gosple around the world because we have the LORDS blessing to do so but as far as realestate goes If you belong to the LORD you have nothing to worry about , You impiticular me and anyone else who choses to be counted as a believer in Christ. You need to ask your self one question do I believe in Jesus Christ as your only LORD and savior and that he took our sin on him self because he was the perfect sacrifice and not one blemish and He died for our sins and shed his blood so that we may have everlasting life and that he did rise on the 3 rd day and was seen by over 500 people and that he went to be with the Father to sit at his right hand on the thrown. . One day he will return for his Church the bride and gather them together in the clouds the air and be with him forever and that He will rule and rein her on earth for 1000 years . This is what we will be doing acording to his word and we will be with him . but only if we accept him and believe in him and give him the glory that is his anyways
For GOD so love the world that her gave his only begoten son that if any one should believe in him should have everlasting life John 3:16 read his word and let him talk to you and ask him into your heart while you still have time to do so. Time is soooo short now.
No matter how we choose to live, Our souls are Eternal, our bodies are temporary. We were not made to worship ourselves, or to guess, or play roullette with our eternal souls. You do not have to be a heavy follower of the news to know something is occurring in the world. And those occurrences are foretold in the Word of God. So Come Lord Jesus. Come.
Just a Very Awesome Page That Should Be On The Front Pages of All the Worlds Newspapers. DBrooks.
Do I ever agree that woud be a headline to beat all headlines and the fact that it is true makes it even more awsome.
Wonderfully Written. How Exhilerating ! Really Appreciative and Grateful For The Most Splendid
Discription in a Nutshell and something to to Look Foreward To; following the soon approaching Storm of Which most people are unaware of God’s Kingdom IS Coming ! Thanks and God Bless You and All Your Staff. David Brooks. (db4g-d) &4u2.