"Then another horse appeared, a red one. Its rider was given a mighty sword and the authority to take peace from the earth. And there was war and slaughter everywhere."
--- Revelation 6:4 NLT
"When you hear of wars and disturbances, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end does not follow immediately."
--- Luke 21:9 NASB
The first year of the tribulation starts with the covenant of the many and is marked by false prophets, deception and false peace.
The second year (and second seal) is all about war and great conflict.
"When he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, 'Come!' And out came another horse, bright red. Its rider was permitted to take peace from the earth, so that people should slay one another, and he was given a great sword." --- Revelation 6:4
It will be a time of confusion and overwhelming chaos like never seen in history.
It will be a time of great fear and violence. According to the non-canonical book of Enoch, people will be fleeing the cities because of the upheaval. It will be a dangerous time, especially for believers.
Concerning this, Jesus commands us not to be afraid or alarmed or troubled, adding,
"These things must take place." (Luke 21:9)
Jesus has told us in scripture what will take place so that we can prepare our hearts and minds for the coming difficulty of the end times.
"And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places."
--- Matthew 24:6-7
The Greek word for "alarmed" is "θροέω" (throeo), which means to be troubled or frightened. Jesus commands His followers to maintain peace and composure, even when faced with unsettling news. This is a call to faith, reminding believers that their security rests not in worldly stability but in the unchanging nature of God.**
This video explains:
Adapted from Nelson Walters YouTube channel "War, Rumors of War, and Chaos in the End Times"
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