Revelation 11.    The age in which we live is often one where the people of God and the word of God are in conflict with the kingdom of the world.  This chapter reveals that – in the future – that will change.  When the seventh trumpet blows, the “kingdom of the world (will become) the kingdom of our Lord and his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever” (15). 

THere is both persecution from man and protection from God in this chapter, but the most important truth revealed is that the victory will eventually come.  The  time given for the nations to trample the holy city is limited.  The future victory is certain.

LORD, give us strength to endure whatever we might face as we witness to your gospel.  We know that the victory you promise is sure.