Mat 24:21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
Mark 13:19 For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.
In these verses we read great tribulation and affliction. By studying the seven trumpet and vile chastisements of Gods wrath on those who refuse to repent we can see that this is a greater tribulation time then ever was before or ever will be again as there has always been tribulations. I like how Mark used the word afflictions as during this time of a greater tribulation then was ever before nor ever will be God will allow the affliction to come upon man especially during the vial judgments.
The seventh seal begins the day of Gods wrath with the first four seals being destruction of the environment that will cause many to lose their lives. Rev 6:17, the ones who will be able to stand are those who have Gods seal upon them as they continue the witness and testimony of Jesus throughout the nations.
One thing we need to take into consideration before going forward in our study is that during the seven trumpet sounds this will be Global in what God causes to happen on earth. God’s wrath will not necessarily be centered in just one confined area, but one area can cause much damage throughout the world as a whole. During the time of the seven trumpets sounding one third of everything here on earth will be destroyed. This includes our food supply and fresh water as one third of the oceans, sea, rivers and streams are destroyed along with sea life and the third part of the ships that sit in it that will be burned. With the third of these ships being destroyed means a third part of the world’s fuel and food supply would be destroyed. One third of all people living on earth will be killed by the hail and fire. With the third part of the sun, moon and stars being darkened this will affect mans source of electricity and heat that is vital to keep a certain degree of the earth warm, and generated power in homes, hospitals and manufacturing plants including nuclear reactors and vehicles.
This will be the time of the beast out of the sea and the beast out of the earth to join together in calling safety and provisions to all who will bow down to the beast and the false prophet, Rev Chapter 13. This is not only a time of a false calling of peace and safety that many will bow down to, but also a time of great persecution as many who are sealed by the Holy Spirit unto the day of redemption, Ephesians 4:30, and stand in the Holy place, Matthew 24:15, which is our faith in Christ Jesus will join those under the alter, Rev 6:9-11, as they died a martyr's death, Matthew 10:28.
God’s wrath is poured out into the world as chastisements for disobedience, but also a warning that man needs to repent and turn back to God before the door of salvation is closed forever. The time of Gods longsuffering and patience is coming to an end and God would that none should perish, 2 Peter 3:9. Many will repent during this time as their ears are finally opened to the witness and testimony of Gods word as it is carried out into the word to every nation, Matthew 24:13, 14.
