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In a Little While

In the sixth chapter of Revelation we read about the experience of God’s people during the time of the fifth seal. The Bible says:

And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: 10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?” Revelation 6:9,10

Time again God’s people have given their lives for Jesus. But in this passage we find a reference to a time period when God’s people were especially martyred for their beliefs. During the middle ages God’s people were poured out like water under the power of the papacy. For 42 prophetic months or 1260 literal years God’s people found themselves at the wrong end of the sword. Their homes were plundered and their lives destroyed. The bible foretold this period of papal oppression saying:

 “And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.” Revelation 13:7

The numbers of God’s people laid to rest during this time were and are still staggering. Is it any wonder then that those living under the fifth seal during the time of papal oppression cried out with  a loud voice to say “How long, O Lord?” How long will this injustice continue?  How long will your people be fodder for evil? The answer that came back may not be what we want to hear but it is from God Himself. 

…and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. Revelation 6:11

It seems that there is going to be another time of trial for God’s people yet ahead. It seems that like those who lived under the fifth seal the people that live in the time of the end will also find themselves giving up their lives for Jesus. But in the impending darkness of this coming moment there is hope. For we are told that it will only be a little while and then the Lamb of God will return. In only a little while the Lion of the tribe of Judah will return for His beleaguered people. In a little while the trials and tribulations of this life will cease.

Let us look forward to that soon day. Let us press on through the darkness to the great day of the Lord God Almighty. For you see, in a little while we will be going home.


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