World War III? Think Twice Before Answering. (Part 4)

6. Oceans Turn to Blood: Pollution and Mass Death (2nd and 3rd Plague).

"The second angel poured out his bowl on the sea, and it turned into blood like that of a dead person; and every living creature in the sea died. The third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood." (Rev. 16:3,4) A thick, oily sludge coats the surface of the sea, a toxic mix of oil, industrial chemicals, pesticides, and mountains of plastic. Dead fish bob on the surface, while seabirds writhe in agony on the shore, poisoned by the pollution. The stench of death and oil hangs heavy in the air, spreading for miles. Marine life is dying off at an alarming rate. Ocean acidification, climate change, and pollution have created a deadly cocktail, wiping out sea creatures. Fishing becomes impossible, tourism grinds to a halt, and food shortages threaten humanity. But the blood-red sea isn't just caused by pollution. Global powers clash in naval battles, fighting for control of resources and shipping lanes. Warships sink, explosions rock the ocean, and the water turns crimson with the blood of the fallen. Rivers, the source of freshwater for human life, are also poisoned. What was once a source of life now brings death. Thirst plagues the survivors, and conflicts over dwindling water supplies erupt. Humanity faces a crisis unlike any it has ever seen.

7. The Scorching Sun: Ozone Layer Destroyed (4th Plague).

"The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and power was given to him to scorch men with fire. And men were scorched with great heat..." (Rev. 16:8,9) The life-giving sun will become a merciless enemy. Scorching rays will bombard the Earth, burning skin and inflicting unbearable pain. The ozone layer, our planet's protective shield, will weaken and fade, leaving humanity exposed to the full fury of the sun. Burned and blistered skin, tumors growing out of control, blindness... solar radiation will ravage human health. The suffocating heat will make the air thick and unbreathable, and the ground will burn beneath your feet. The oceans will seem to vanish into the sky. Phytoplankton, the foundation of the marine food chain, will die under the relentless sun. Fishing will become impossible, and famine will stalk the land. Crops will wither and die, forests will ignite with the slightest spark, and the struggle for dwindling food supplies will lead to wars and mass migrations. Humanity, terrified and helpless, will face a hostile world. The desperate search for shade and water, the competition for the few remaining resources... survival will become a constant battle. Who will be left standing? This is the desperate cry of many.

THE FUTILE ILLUSION OF SAFETY IN A WORLD UNDER JUDGMENT

Just like in Noah's day, when the ark was the only refuge from a world destined for destruction, today's billionaires and world leaders are scrambling for safety in high-tech bunkers, hoping to ride out the coming global catastrophe. But this time, there will be no ark, no bunker to save them. Revelation 6:15 describes how "the kings of the earth, the princes, the generals, the rich, the mighty, and everyone else, both slave and free, hid in caves and among the rocks of the mountains." But even hiding in the depths of the earth won't shield them from the final judgment. The cataclysm will find them, forcing them out of their hiding places to face the inescapable truth. In desperation, they will beg for death: "They called to the mountains and the rocks, 'Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who sits on the throne...'" (Rev. 6:16). The prophecy in Revelation 9:6 paints a grim picture: "During those days people will seek death but will not find it; they will long to die, but death will elude them." Overwhelmed by unbearable suffering after losing everything they held dear, they will yearn for death, but it will escape their grasp. This image reflects the horror and despair, where death, once feared, becomes a desperate, unattainable desire. The prophecy doesn't just describe the physical devastation, but also the profound psychological torment of those who, having lost loved ones, homes, and their very identities, are trapped in an endless cycle of pain.

The War for Your Soul: Choose Your Side

And despite all this, many will refuse to repent. Revelation 9:20-21 describes how, even after witnessing the plagues and destruction, some will continue to cling to their idols and evil ways: "And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood..." And yet, these cataclysms are not caused by a dispute over control of nuclear energy, oil or world domination, but rather the Scriptures reveal their spiritual dimension: the dispute over control of the human heart; a reflection of the battle between good and evil that each individual fights, where they must decide who they will serve: Christ or Satan.

Thus, while millions will suffer the horrors of this end, the true child of God is promised refuge and safety: "He shall dwell on high: his place of defense shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure" (Isaiah 33:16). It is also promised that, although the forces of evil attack, Christ will overcome: "These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful." (Rev. 17:14) This same victor is the one who said about the devastated world: "Behold, I make all things new" (Revelation 21:5). There should be no doubt that for this end time, the best "agenda" and only safe haven is Christ. The final victory belongs to Him, and those who follow Him will share in His triumph.

Blessings!

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