(January 16, 2010) There was a recent headline on the Drudge Report that stated “Hell Came Up”. It linked to an article describing the incredible devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti. As I watched the news reports and images of the pain and suffering of the Haitian people I thought that headline was the most accurate description of what was happening in Haiti. It also reminded me that according to End-Times prophecy the Devil is going to unleash his demonic hordes from the pit of hell upon the inhabitants of the earth: “1 And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. 2 And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit. 3 And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. 4 And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads. 5 And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man. 6 And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them.” (Revelation 9:1-6) Jesus said concerning the Devil, “10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.” (John 10:10) By the end of the Tribulation Period, the tragic devastation that occurred in Haiti will have been experienced by the whole world. Truly a global holocaust. Thus it is understandable why Jesus and the prophet Daniel said that time will be unlike any other time in the history of humanity.
I would point out that the greatest demonic activity in history occurred while Jesus walked the earth. I believe that demonic activity will increase the closer we get to the Tribulation Period. Once that time begins the demonic activity will surpass the three and one half years that Jesus spent among His creation. The spirit of Antichrist will arise and devastate the world yet it will be crushed at the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
[ There are many Christian organizations reaching out to help the people of Haiti during this horrific time. If you wish to help I would suggest you check out World Vision which has been involved in helping underdeveloped countries for decades in the name of Christ. Their website is www.worldvision.org ]
