Rising up from the earth, the second beast uses grand signs to trick the world and force people to obey. It locks down the market, declaring that no one can buy or sell without a specific mark on their hand or forehead. This cruel power expects to gain total command over human survival, completely blind to the fact that its terrifying empire is running on a very short leash. The Almighty handles this enemy like an actor playing a set part. He allows the beast to make its move, because the Lord of hosts already holds the final victory and rules over the end of days.
“And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” Revelation 13:16-17
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