Revelation 14  As the time for the final judgement draws nearer, John sees Jesus standing on Mount Zion, and with Him are the 144,000 faithful, chosen Jews.  On their foreheads, the names of the Father and the Son are written. They are called the "first fruits". and. .."purchased from among men"..  and they begin to sing a new song that only they can sing.   It must have  been an amazing sight to behold.  I hope we will be able to witness it also.

The gospel is preached by an angel.
The decree against Babylon is issued.
The condemnation of those who take the mark of the beast is declared.
And then the reapers are instructed to reap... " the harvest of the earth is ripe". 

Two sickles are used. The first to reap this great harvest.  The second to gather the "clusters from the vine" which are then thrown in the "wine press of the wrath of God. "

Chapter 15 introduces the 7 vials or bowls of God's wrath.  These will be the final judgements.  The time is marked by "the song of Moses"..

"Great and marvelous are Thy works

O Lord God the Almighty;

Righteous and true are Thy ways, 

Thou King of nations.

Who will not fear,

O Lord and glorify Thy name?

For Thou alone are holy;

For all the nations will come and worship

before Thee, 

For Thy righteous acts have been revealed." 

Father in heaven, You are great and marvelous.  You are righteous and true.  You are the Holy One and You alone are worthy of all worship.   You say, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on!"  May that be our truth also:  To live and to die in Christ Jesus the Lord.  To sing the songs of the redeemed. To give glory to You always.  May we be alert and ready for the day that is coming, that we may be found faithful and blameless before Your throne. Amen.