Revelation 12-15  These chapters describe the signs that will appear in the heavens prior to the last 7 judgements and the return of Jesus.  First there is the woman who is in labor and gives birth to the male child. Then the dragon, Satan, and the war with Michael the angel.  The beast rises from the sea, another beast from the earth.. the mark of the beast is initiated, and the 144000 witnesses are presented. 

What is made clear from these events is that those who worship the false christ will perish and those who persevere and remain faithful to Christ Jesus  will be blessed.  There is victory to the overcomer. There is hope for those who trust in Jesus. 

A song is sung in chapter 15.. "Great and marvelous are Thy works O Lord God, and the Almighty. Righteous and true are Thy ways, Thou King of the nations. Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify Thy name? For Thou alone art holy; for all the nations will come and worship before Thee, for Thy righteous acts have been revealed." ( v3-4) 

As the final bowls of wrath are prepared to be poured out on the earth, the temple of God is filled with His glory and power. 

Father in heaven, Your Word is true and these things will happen. They are mysterious to us, but we put our hope and faith in Christ our Lord, who has conquered death and who will rule forever.  We know that Your wrath is to be poured out and that all who defy You will be sent into the fiery pit.  Our hearts break to think of those we love.. who refuse to repent and trust in Jesus. We plead for their salvation, Lord God. Let the power of Your Holy Spirit move among them even now. We call on Your name, interceding for the lost ones. May Your kingdom come to them today! We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the King forever. Amen.