6:12-14
The opening of the sixth seal is accompanied by a great earthquake, signifying the momentousness of the event. The sun turned black, and the moon blood red. I guess that the latter is the reason why some get so excited when “blood moons” are due. However, we should remember that the predominant Biblical use of this sort of imagery is associated with God’s judgement. Judgement is the theme that is upfront here. There is more to come, stars in the sky fell to earth and the heavens receded like a scroll being rolled up, and mountains and islands were removed from their place.
6:15-17
Everyone on earth, from slaves to the rulers of the earth, those in positions of power and authority, and those with great wealth, went to hide in caves. This is a cataclysmic judgement striking fear in to all. No one could escape from the judgement. They wanted to die, or at least for the rocks of the earth to fall on them, which would lead to their death. What were they so afraid of that anything would be better than facing up to it? It is the wrath of the lamb! “For the great day of their wrath has come, and who can withstand it?” All this is a reminder that whatever terrible forces Christians might be facing, and there are times and places when they face truly terrible things, the world will one day face something much worse, the wrath of the lamb!
No comments:
Post a Comment