https://youtu.be/byvwlAjz7_Q Look at the Russian helicopters in action in Syria. Do they not resemble the locusts? I think it could be the first woe of Revelation.
Hi Jan, You aren’t the only one who thinks that. I’ve talked to a few people who have had that same question. Fortunately, it says “They were told not to hurt the grass of the earth, nor any green thing, nor any tree, but only the men who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads.†It goes on to say “They were not allowed to kill them but only to torture them for five months. And the agony they suffered was like that of the sting of a scorpion when it strikes.†(Rev 9:4-5 NIV) The Russian helicopters are non-discriminatory, they kill everyone and everything within range of their missiles. From the scripture we see that it's purpose was to test mankind. “and in their tails they had power to torment people for five months.†(Rev 9:10 NIV) The word used here is basanizo (bas-an-id'-zo) meaning to test (metals) by the touchstone, which is a black siliceous stone used to test the purity of gold or silver by the colour of the streak produced on it by rubbing it with either metal. Or, to be harassed, distressed.
Hi Tsaphah, I have heard that the Russian aviation is not primary targeting soldiers, but instead their hiding places, equipment and arms. And instead the killing of the rebels they leave for Assad's ground troups. But the backers of the rebels continue to arm them. Russians fear that they will be supplied with manpads, a smal weapon to shoot down helicopters and jets. In that case the Russians have to stop bombing from the aire. And put in lots of foot soldiers. I don't think Russians alone will be willing to sacrifice their men. But China could be willing to send their men to fight in the Middle East together with Iran. At least China has the greatest potential for that, because they are so many. Actually that is what I think will happen. That will be the beginning of the second woe, the cavalry of 2 times myriads of myriads. Then USA will only have one option left to defeat the armies of China, by nuking them. And at this point "In fact, unless those days were cut short, no flesh would be saved; but on account of the chosen ones those days will be cut short." Matthew 24:22 At this point if USA starts nuking their enemies, it has to be stopped, otherwise Russians would start to nuke USA and its allies and every city on earth would be destroyed. So this final fase will be cut short for the sake of the chosen ones. Instead the nations will say 'lets give our power to UN, otherwise we will all die, let UN rule over us, because otherwise we will only be fighting each other.
I think Joel 2 is speaking about the same thing. A huge army coming to the Middle East, even to Israel. And logically only the Chinese army fits the description concerning the size of if. Joel 2: 2 There is a people numerous and mighty; Never before has there been one like it, And never again will there be another Through the years of all generations. 3 Ahead of it a fire devours, And behind it a flame consumes. 7 They charge like warriors, They scale a wall like soldiers, Each keeps to his own course, And they do not swerve from their paths. 8 They do not shove one another; Each man advances in his course. If the weapons cause some to fall, The others do not break ranks. 9 Into the city they rush, on the wall they run. Onto the houses they climb, through the windows they enter like a thief.
https://youtu.be/OHZIUdHm6b4 Look at this video to see Chinese soldiers marching in perfection. The latter part of the video shows photos how they train to march in perfect lines using threads. Incredible discipline.
the grevious sore on men did you know a very nasty skin disease caused by flys is invading the Islamic area? revelation does mention a grevious skin sore and 100 thousand cases so far. I'd post a picture if your forum had the box but its nasty and spreading.
I have been thinking that the 5 months locust plague in Revelation applies to the Russians air compain agaist Assad's rebels in Syria. So that bombardment begun September 30. 5 months in Revelation is 30 x 5= 150 days. That time period should then end with February 26. That is exactly 150 days of Russian airstrikes in Syria. Now what is amazing, I saw a report that the ceasefire USA and Russia have agreed on for their proxies begins exactly 00:00 February 27. So really I believe this locust plage of Revelation is this Russian air campain in Syria against USA's proxies the "moderate rebels", they had been using.
Yes Jan I agree incredible discipline...same goes for the Russians as well. It's amazing to watch them..an absolutely amazing show of power and strength. i always think that of German army of the Second World War ...they were a magnificent looking army...fearful looking. Oh well Jan if we see them coming for us we just need to follow the advise in the following clip
Yes Thinking, we are determined not to back down, as the singer sings. So the locust prophecy ends soon. But then follows the cavalry prophecy. Interesting that the Saudies have gathered about 20 Sunni nations to a never seen big war exercise in Saudi Arabia. In it participates 350000 soldiers, 20000 tanks, about 2000 airplanes, about 500 helicopters. This excersice will end after one week now. Interesting what will they do after that? Turkey has for their part gathered a lot of troops on their southern border to Syria. And Russia has warned if Turkey and Saudi Arabia goes in to Syria, they will be forced to stop them with nukes. Very interesting how this will relate to the cavalry prophecy?
Interesting post & replies, I do not believe that these locusts are describing such literal modern day weaponry, the locust mentioned in the book of Joel are of a symbolic significance, mirrored with the locust scorpions in Revelation, as we know the book of Revelation is symbolic. I believe that this has a more spiritual meaning with regards to who the locust armies are & their attack.
Hi Daz, You know, I had been expecting the locust plage to occure because I have understood some of the previous events described in a prophetic way in Revelation 8.
https://www.rt.com/news/335624-russia-planes-withdraw-syria/ Very interesting that the Russians finished their air mission. They are going home now. They did not exterminate ISIS either. Really the Russian's mission lasted only 5 months. Strange is it not? I thought they would continue to exterminate ISIS after the ceasefire, because ISIS is not included in the cease fire agreement. But this once again confirms that the locust prophecy was this Russian aviation war, because it lasted exactly 5 months, 30 × 5 days. And the flying locusts aptly symbolize Russian military helicopters and warplanes. So now you can expect something worse to follow, the second woe. The 2 myriads of myriads cavalry, which will kill one third. But I don't know if it is one third of Syria, or Middle East or Asia ? But we will see by the time.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/russian-warship-arrive-syrian-coast-9219207 Quote: Military observers say the huge war ship - which has fighter jets and attack helicopters onboard - is now off the coast of Cyprus This is interesting that the Russian war ships comes from the direction of Cyprys. That ties this event to the prophecy in Daniel 11 which says: “At the time appointed he will return and come against the south. But this time will not be as it was before, 30 for the ships of Kitʹtim will come against him, and he will be humbled.“ Kittim is the same as Cyprus. So I see here a connection to the prophecy. This Russian military might will humiliate USA and its Syrian rebell armies. After that will the following happen as it reads in the prophecy: USA as king of the north: He will go back and hurl denunciations against the holy covenant and act effectively; and he will go back and will give attention to those leaving the holy covenant.31 And arms will stand up, proceeding from him; and they will profane the sanctuary, the fortress, and remove the constant feature. “And they will put in place the disgusting thing that causes desolation.
What is the "holy covenant" and how does the U.S. hurl denunciations at it? How does "he" give attention to those leaving the holy covenant? How does the Russian Navy placing a ship here fulfill this prophecy? Whose constant feature are they removing and how do they do it?