Revelation 14:12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. 14 And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.
It is most worthy of note that the reaping of earth’s harvests occurs in the very same chapter which will bring every person to the point of decision in taking either the mark of the beast, or in obeying all of the commandments of God, including the fourth which focuses on the Sabbath.
Revelation 14:15 And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe. 16 And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped. 17 And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.
Without a doubt, it was the outpouring of the Latter Rain which was the catalyst for the speedy ripening of earth’s harvests. Prior to this time persons might have been dilly-dallying with their eternal destiny, but now, as The Spirit of God puts the issues very squarely on the front burner of the mind, persons will have to certify their choices.
Revelation 14:18 And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe. 19 And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!