#32 Johnny: AM I DINNER FOR THE KINGS?
Johnny heard the whisperings of the kings, threatening to eat his flesh and burn his remains in the fire of retribution.
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AM I TO BE DINNER FOR THE KINGS?
Johnny's heart raced as the ominous rumbles of the Ten Kings echoed through the chamber of the nations. Their voices, filled with menace and authority, reverberated off the walls, each word a chilling threat.
We are the ten horns, we are of the beast, we hate the harlot, and we must make her desolate and naked, and will eat her flesh and then burn her remains with fire.
The promise to cut him into pieces hung in the air like a dark cloud, a stark reminder of the peril he faced. The weight of their wrath pressed down on him, leaving him paralyzed with fear and uncertainty. The chamber, once a place of power and strategy, now felt like a trap closing in around him, with the Ten Kings' fury poised to unleash its full force upon him.
Immediately, Johnny was struck by a vivid flashback of his father's stern warning. His father's voice, filled with foreboding, echoed in his mind, cautioning that in the end, the False Prophet’s power would be devoured by the Ten Kings, while being set up for the lake of fire.
The memory sent a chill down Johnny's spine, the weight of those prophetic words sinking in with alarming clarity. He could almost see his father's grave expression, the urgency in his tone, and the stark reality of the prophecy now playing out before him. The recollection added a new layer of dread to the already tense atmosphere, as Johnny realized the inevitability of the foretold events and the dire consequences that lay ahead.
Suddenly, Johnny heard a thunderous voice echo throughout his chamber, proclaiming:
“Soon and very soon, the beast will be seized, and with him the false prophet who performed the signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image; these two were thrown alive into the lake of fire which burns with brimstone."
Johnny's mind raced as he processed the threat from the Ten Kings. The ominous promise to eat his flesh, but as the initial wave of fear subsided, a grim realization dawned on him. This threat was not just a promise of physical harm, but a calculated move to strip him of his power and influence over the nations. It was merely the kings’ mission to dismantle his authority, leaving him powerless and humiliated. Johnny understood that this was a battle not just for survival, but for the very control he had fought so hard to maintain. The true danger lay in the loss of his dominion, a fate that seemed more terrifying than death itself.
However, the gravity of the words spoken by the Hebrew God’s angel shook Johnny to his core, as the prophetic judgment unfolded before his very eyes. The room seemed to vibrate with the weight of the divine decree, leaving Johnny to grapple with the sheer magnitude of his destiny is doomed either way.
Johnny stood in the shadows of his once-grand chamber, the realization of his prophetic doom weighing heavily on his shoulders.
The title of False Prophet, once a badge of his manipulative prowess, now felt like an unshakeable curse. He felt utterly powerless, each heartbeat disclosing the helplessness that engulfed him. The threats from the Ten Kings and the looming judgment of the Hebrew God left him in a state of paralyzing uncertainty. With every passing moment, the full extent of his fate became clearer, and the fear of what lay ahead gnawed at his resolve. He was at the end of his journey, he was trapped in a labyrinth of his own making, with no clear path to redemption or escape. The prophecy loomed over him, a dark shadow foretelling the end of his reign and the beginning of his ultimate reckoning - living forever in Lucifaria’s lake of fire.
In his hopeless despair, Johnny's gaze fell upon the chamber window. His eyes widened as he beheld a formidable sight: a king on a white horse.
The rider's eyes blazed with a fierce, fiery determination, and a sword, sharp and gleaming, was gripped firmly in his hand.
The entire figure radiated an aura of judgment and authority, an unmistakable presence that seemed to pierce through the very essence of the world. This King, with his commanding presence and undeniable power, embodied the role of a judge, ready to mete out DIVINE retribution. The sight filled Johnny with a profound mixture of awe and dread, as the realization of his impending judgment weighed heavier than ever.
Immediately, Apollyon burst into Johnny's room, his expression urgent and intense. "The final battle is upon us," he announced, his voice ringing with a mixture of resolve and desperation. "Ready yourself for war." The gravity of his words left no room for hesitation, propelling Johnny to face the impending conflict with whatever strength he could muster. The moment had come to confront their fate head-on, and there was no turning back.
Both Apollyon and Johnny heard the rumblings outside the window, a sound that sent waves of fear throughout their bodies. They rushed to the window and were met with a sight that struck fear and awe into their hearts.
Following the King on the white horse was a vast and formidable army, their swords drawn and gleaming in the light. The determined faces of the soldiers, their unwavering focus, and the sheer magnitude of their numbers were overwhelming. The army moved with a sense of purpose and unity, ready to enforce the judgment proclaimed by their leader, Yeshua, the King of kings. The final battle was indeed upon them, and the sight of the advancing forces left no doubt in their minds about the gravity of the conflict that lay ahead.
As they gazed out the window, they saw from the mouth of this King a sharp sword, gleaming with a Holy power. With this sword, it appeared that He would strike down the nations, enforcing His authority and righteousness. Both of them knew that the King wanted to rule them with a rod of iron, symbolizing the Hebrew God’s unyielding strength and justice.
As He advanced, He treaded the wine press of the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty, bringing the final judgment upon the world. The sight filled Apollyon and Johnny with a mix of revenge and dread, as they realized the unstoppable force they were about to face.
Suddenly, they heard the voice of one of the Hebrew God’s angels:
“Come, assemble for the great supper of God, so that you may eat the flesh of kings and the flesh of commanders and the flesh of mighty men and the flesh of horses and of those who sit on them and the flesh of all men, both free men and slaves, and small and great."
Apollyon said to Johnny, the armies are assembled, let’s make war against this Son of the Hebrew God. We will defeat them.
Coming up next: THE KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS