Revelation 12:17 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
[The Great Controversy pp 623] The apostle John in vision heard a loud voice in Heaven exclaiming, “Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knows that he hath but a short time.” [Revelation 12:12.] Fearful are the scenes which call forth this exclamation from the heavenly voice. The wrath of Satan increases as his time grows short, and his work of deceit and destruction will reach its culmination in the time of trouble.
Thus, as we close off our discourse, let the followers of Christ be encouraged, knowing that if and when a trial of our faith takes place, we wouldn’t have been the only ones sailing in the boat. Trials and temptations will intensify greatly, and we will be tempted to let go our hold on God, if we may not get reasons and explanations, but if we stay the course with Christ, He will bring us through as gold tried in the fire.
Therefore, buckle up your shoes, shake off the blues and let the good news of Christ’s coming kingdom cheer our hearts, as the dawn of eternity looms on the horizon. In harmony with this sentiment, we will end with a passage of scripture which encourages us to hold fast the profession of our faith.
Hebrews 10:37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. 38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draws back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!