Revelation 19:17-21
17 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the birds that fly in the midst of heaven, “Come and gather together for the supper of the great God, 18 that you may eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of captains, the flesh of mighty men, the flesh of horses and of those who sit on them, and the flesh of all people, free and slave, both small and great.”
19 And I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against Him who sat on the horse and against His army. 20 Then the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who worked signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image. These two were cast alive into the lake of fire burning with brimstone. 21 And the rest were killed with the sword which proceeded from the mouth of Him who sat on the horse. And all the birds were filled with their flesh.
19 And I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against Him who sat on the horse and against His army. 20 Then the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who worked signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image. These two were cast alive into the lake of fire burning with brimstone. 21 And the rest were killed with the sword which proceeded from the mouth of Him who sat on the horse. And all the birds were filled with their flesh.
John witnesses yet another angel, this one standing in the bright light of the sun. He shouts to the birds that they may come to eat of the many dead from their defeat by the Word of God and the heavenly armies. The quick battle is finished and the great God has prepared their supper of all rebellious people from all walks and positions of life. Still the beast and its followers make one last vain attempt to fight against God’s Word and righteousness, and His army. Still the evil is defeated and the beast with its false prophet working miracles; this one who deceived many into worship for one other than God and who were persuaded to take his mark will be taken captive. Then these will be thrown into the tortuous lake of fire forever (Matthew 25:41), while the remaining followers will be slain by the Word as a sword from the Lamb’s mouth as judgement is spoken as a terrible swift sword on those set on the rebellion of sin who refused to bow in worship to the Lord God Almighty and His Christ. Who wants to face such judgement? Why delay in confession of sin and acknowledgment of righteousness in Christ alone, believing His work and person and following Him now? Time will end and we all will stand before Him (Romans 3:23, Hebrews 9:27-28, 2 Corinthians 5:10). The lake of fire was prepared in advance for the deceiver and fallen angels, but we will join them if we are not in Christ before He returns to restore all things to His design as planned.
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