Blessed is He that Watcheth

And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame. And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.

(Revelation 16:13-16) KJV

This is the battle of Armageddon when Jesus will destroy his enemies before ascending to the throne in Jerusalem to rule and reign for 1,000 years. It’s interesting to wonder what would cause all of the kings of the earth to rise up in battle against the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, when he returns to the earth, as has been prophesied and taught around the world for over 2,000 years.

We are told that a great deception has been prepared so that the people of the world will believe a lie. This is described in 2 Thessalonians Chapter 2.

And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

(2 Thessalonians 2:11-12) KJV

It tells us that there will be a great falling away first, which we see today in church attendance.

Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.

(2 Thessalonians 2:3-4) NKJV

Fewer and fewer people are in church to hear these prophesies, and fewer and fewer pastors are teaching them.Here’s an example of an article that popped up in my newsfeed today.

Then the man of sin will be revealed. This has not happened yet, and it would seem that a few more things have to fall into place before the tribulation gets underway. The rapture, for instance, is something that most Christians believe will take place as events move to the beginning of the tribulation.

Here’s a scenario for you to consider: the rapture takes place and all Christians are caught up into the clouds to be with the Lord. As far as the people left on earth are concerned it will seem as if, perhaps, 10% of the earth’s population disappears. A few people may talk about the rapture, but the media will make a blitz of the story as alien abduction. Not only that, but they will claim to have identified the source of the aliens and a large invasion force. The kings of the earth will launch a massive mobilization of resources to set up a defense against the coming alien invasion.

All talk of the rapture and the fulfillment of prophesy will be forgotten as the world unites in response to the alien threat. The earth will move and shake, the stars will fall. The continents will move into position, then they are lifted up, and the man of sin will take credit for all of it as he takes the throne in Jerusalem. If you would like to be part of the earth’s defense against an alien invasion, which is really the return of the Lord Jesus Christ, then simply deny Jesus Christ. If you would like to live forever in the light of the Glory of God then put your faith in Jesus Christ.