Daniel 12:And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which stands for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.
“Satan was at the head of the nation, and the highest civil and religious authorities were under his sway.” To get an idea of what this means we can observe what takes place in the following excerpts. [Desire Of Ages pp 337>338] With authority He bade the unclean spirits come out of them. His words penetrated the darkened minds of the unfortunate men. They realized dimly that One was near who could save them from the tormenting demons.
They fell at the Savior's feet to worship Him; but when their lips were opened to entreat His mercy, the demons spoke through them, crying vehemently, “What have I to do with Thee, Jesus, Thou Son of God most high? I beseech Thee, torment me not.”
This is where we are now heading with lightening speed, and that’s why it’s important for us to know that January 6 was a very faint inkling of what is to engulf nations and states, when God’s restraining power has been removed, when the train has left the station.
This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2nd Timothy 3:2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!