Revelations 9 (Part 2)

As we can begin to understand, the "bottomless pit" resides within a 'plane of existence' (dimension) which is lower in status than even the earth (2nd earth age).

It is a 'holding place' or 'prison', wherein Satan and his fallen angels were cast, after the "war in heaven" was accomplished.
In other words, the "beast" (Satan, his fallen angels, along with their evil law) was defeated by YAHSHUA, JESUS CHRIST, and those servants, within the 2nd heavenly dimension, who have already overcome.
These have "overcome death". And, "death" is Satan, and all that is of him.

Yet, there are many, who have come through this earth age, and returned to the 2nd heavenly dimension, who have not yet defeated death.
These will be taught 'discipline' during The LORD'S DAY, along with all who will not as yet overcome, who were still dwelling in their earthly flesh, when they are changed in the twinkling of an eye, at the time of YAHSHUA'S return.
All of these who will have not yet overcome will be made to dwell in a dimension which is separated from YAHSHUA and from those who have overcome.
They will remain the full period of time ("a day with the LORD is as a thousand years, and thousand years as a day") so they may learn the 'discipline', and get the opportunity to show themselves approved unto YHVH.

2 Peter 3:8
8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. KJV

2 Tim 2:15
15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
KJV

1 Cor 15:52
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. KJV

Rev 9:
3 And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.

What is meant by "smoke"?
This "smoke" represents "the fumes", which waft upward, as something burns.
One of the characteristics of "smoke" is that it is "opaque". "Opaque" means, it blocks the passage of radiant energy, especially, "light".

We could, therefore, think upon this "smoke" as a "smoke screen".
And, that which lies behind the "smoke screen" is not visble to earthly flesh men's eyes.

What are these things likened unto "locusts"?
"locusts"
NT:200
akris (ak-rece'); apparently from the same as NT:206; a locust (as pointed, or as lightning on the top of vegetation):
KJV - locust.
NT:206
akron (ak'-ron); neuter of an adj. probably akin to the base of NT:188; the extremity:
KJV - one end ... other, tip, top, uttermost participle
NT:188
akmen (ak-mane'); accusative case of a noun ("acme") akin to ake (a point) and meaning the same; adverbially, just now, i.e. still:
KJV - yet.
(Biblesoft's New Exhaustive Strong's Numbers and Concordance with Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary. Copyright (c) 1994, Biblesoft and International Bible Translators, Inc.)

This is an analogy; it is used to cause a certain vision/image to be formed in the reader's mind.

How does the "scorpion" make use of it's victim?
The scorpion holds it's victim by paralyzing it with it's venom. The victim's body is then utilized by the scorpion as a simple digestive system, which turns the victim into a liquid which the scorpion can then suck out.

What does this analogy show us?

Satan and the fallen angels are locked within the bottomless pit.
Although, they will not be physically released until a specific time, their very powerful "evil spirits" can projected from one dimension into another.
It is with their very powerful "evil spirits" that the minds (spirits) of (uncovered) earthly flesh men can be affected.
Like unto the "power", "as the scorpions of the earth have power", the fallen angels can use their power to paralyze the minds (spirits) of earthly flesh men. By injecting their evil spirits into the minds of earthly flesh men, the man's mind (spirit) and body can be used to do the will of the fallen and and Satan.

Therefore, although Satan nor the fallen angels are physically in the sight of earthly flesh men, their evil spirits (way of thinking and will) are present in this earth age, being carried in the minds of men. Their "will" is carried out by their "victims". And, the people of the world are, thereby, indirectly affected by Satan and the fallen angels through these men who have been "stung".

To be "uncovered" speaks of the "mind" or "spirit" of an earthly flesh men who has not accepted YAHSHUA, JESUS CHRIST, as his Saviour, nor have YHVH, "God in their foreheads". Therefore, the "spirit" of the man is able to be stung by the "evil spirits".

Rev 9:
4 And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.

YHVH'S Law and Power prevent these fallen angels from stinging the minds of men who look to YHVH and/or YAHSHUA.
But, YHVH will not interfere with the choices of freewill of one who has not accepted YHVH and/or YAHSHUA.
These men, who have freewill, choosing not to look to YHVH or YAHSHUA, are likely to have their minds (spirits) taken over by the evil spirits of the fallen angels and/or Satan.

The evil acts of men have and will continue to escalate in the world, as more "uncovered" men are stung, who then carry out the evil "will" of the evil spirits and/or Satan.

Rev 9:
5 And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.

Neither the fallen angels nor Satan have the power to directly cause anyone nor anything to cease from existing.
Only YHVH has this power, for HE is the CREATOR.

This verse speaks of a specific time, wherein the "evil spirits", of those held in the "bottomless pit", stung the minds of 'uncovered' men.
Has this specific time come about within this last generation of earthly flesh?

It is important that we remember that we are looking at the specific time of the sounding of the fifth trump.
Yet, before this earth age can be finished, all the other prophesies given from YHVH through HIS servants, must also be completed.
The events forewarned by the sixth and seventh angels through their "trumpets" must come to pass.
The "seven thunders" will have need to have come to fruition, and then the "seven vials" must be poured out upon the beast and upon all men who will be carrying the "mark of the beast" in their minds.

Have we already heard the sounding of the fifth trumpet?
Did we recognize it when it occurred? Did we understand prophesy was being fulfilled?

On September 11, 2001, the Twin Towers of The World Trade Center utterly demolished by terrorists.
Thousands of people from all over the whole world were gravely affected by the acts of these evil men.

The name of these buildings tells us much ... for "World Trade" was dramatically affected by these evil men.

The manner in which the world conducts itself in association with the dynasties of "government/law", "religion/beliefs", "economy", and "education", would never be the same, from that point onward.

Who were these evil men?
Had they been stung by the "evil spirits" of those fallen angels and of Satan?
Or, were these men actually willing servants unto Satan?

Let turn to Daniel 9 for the prophesy given through YHVH'S HOLY Word unto Daniel.

Dan 9:22-27
22 And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding.

23 At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.

24 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.

25 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.

26 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.
KJV

Were these "evil men" (terrorists) a part of Satan's plan?
"And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined."

"And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate."

The terrorists attacks were designed to "destroy the city"; the "city" speaks of "government/laws".
And, were designed to disrupt "the sanctuary", which is in reference to that which has been "dedicated", "set aside as clean", and/or speaks of a "safety".

By causing the utter devastation to the buildings called the "World Trade" Center, then "world trade" would be effected in such a way that all the world would be suspect of all other "governments/laws", "religions/beliefs", "economies/trade", and "education".

When was "the midst of the week" of years? Did it occur on September 11, 2001?

Let us consider for a moment that the events which occurred on September 11, 2001 constitutes the "the midst of the week".

Could this have been the moment that the "evil spirits" of Satan and his fallen angels began stinging the minds of men in such a way that the whole world would begin to be effected?
"And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads. And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man."

For "five months" the stinging of men's minds continued and escalated, until all the world was effected and affected, both directly or indirectly by these insidious "evil spirits" which were become more incipient daily.

These five months began that three and a half year period which was referenced as "the midst of the week".

After this point, the "evil spirits" which were dwelling upon men's minds, from the poison injected into their minds by the fallen angels and Satan, would continue to grow, spread, and have influence upon more and more of the people and their "governments/laws", "religions/beliefs", "economies/trade", and "education".
There would not be need for any additional "stinging" of men's minds by the "evil spirits" of Satan and the fallen angels, because those already stung in that "five month" period would be sufficient enough to saturate the world.
The "evil spirits" of the fallen angels and Satan, would already have chosen the "uncovered" vessels (minds), and would continue to control the minds of these earthly flesh men until and unless YHVH interceded.

In other words, there would be no need for the "evil spirits" of those within the "bottomless pit" to continue priming the pump. Once their venom was injected into the minds of earthly flesh men, overtaking the men's spirits in favor of their own powerful evil spirits, these vessels became theirs to use.

Rev 9:
6 And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them.

Why would these "men seek death"?

Those men (their spirits/minds), upon whom the "evil spirits" of the fallen angels and Satan began dwelling, sought "death" because of the great conflict that would be raging in their brains.

The "overwhelming power" provided by the "evil spirits" would cause a great conflict, a type of inner struggle or war, between the earthly flesh man's spirit and the "evil spirits".

The introduction of the "evil spirits", into the minds of men, would cause these men to feel a bit crazy.
Yet, the "overwhelming power" and "feelings of grandeur", which these men may have once desired, would actually be much more than a mere earthly flesh man could handle.

Rev 9:
7 And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto battle; and on their heads were as it were crowns like gold, and their faces were as the faces of men.
8 And they had hair as the hair of women, and their teeth were as the teeth of lions.
9 And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.
10 And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months.

These "evil spirits", which came upon the minds (spirits) of "uncovered" men, belong to those fallen angels and Satan, who are being held within that dimension of the "bottomless pit".

These heavenly dimensional individuals each have their own body, spirit, and soul.

Even though their "evil spirits" could be projected into the earthly dimension and affect men, their actual "body" would be within the dimension of the "bottomless pit".

YHVH'S Word describes these fallen angels and Satan, while their physical bodies are held there.

"And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto battle"... They were arrayed and prepared for war.
The word "horses" is in reference to their vehicles within which they can travel from one dimension unto another.

"and on their heads were as it were crowns like gold"
A "crown" is a sign of "honor" or "royalty".
Please note that the crowns were "like gold", but were not "gold".
This "like gold" indicates a fraud or deception.
Therefore, "on their heads were as it were crowns like gold" is to say, that they shall outwardly appear of be great men and rulers, yet they would be fraudulent (spurious).

When they are released from the "bottomless pit", they shall arrive in the sight of earthly flesh men, where they will outwardly appear to be and be accepted by the deceived people, as the great rulers, powerful kings, and great prophets of this earth age.

"and their faces were as the faces of men"
All of YHVH'S original creation were created in HIS "Image", and in the "image" of all others of their "race/tribe".
Therefore, these fallen angels, are simply of another dimension than earthly flesh, as their outward appearance and characteristics would be basically the same as earthly flesh men.

"And they had hair as the hair of women"
This is to say that these fallen angels shall look like "those who are covered by CHRIST".
Yet, again this is fraudulent, and will be used to deceive those in their earthly flesh.

"and their teeth were as the teeth of lions"
This speaks of their great deception which will easily consume (spiritually) earthly flesh men.

"And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron"
Although these supernatural men shall appear as great warriors or members of the priesthood, the
"breastplates" they shall be wearing, YHVH likens unto "iron".
"Iron" is able to rust. It is of mixed metals, and can not ever become pure.
"Iron" is also used an analogy in regards to Satan and all that is of him.
Examples of this would be the "rod of iron", the "iron toes, and/or "iron feet".

"and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle"
This bespeaks of a great number of disguised fallen angels arriving in the sight of men throughout all lands and nations in this world.

FATHER'S Word described these fallen angels, how they appear as they reside within the "bottomless pit", and how they shall appear in the sight of earthly flesh men when they are released to enter into this earthly dimension.

"And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months."
Again, this is an analogy which refers to the ability that these "fallen angels" possess, wherein they can send forth their "evil spirits" in order to sting the minds of "uncovered" men.
This is not an additional "five months", but is in reference to the "five months" spoken in verses 3-5.

"And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads. And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man."

"And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months."

Rev 9:
11 And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon.

The "king" of these fallen angels (Satan's government and priesthood) being held within the "bottomless pit" is none other than Satan, himself.

"Abaddon"..."destroying angel"
"Apollyon"... "destroyer"

As Satan resides within the "bottomless pit", he is known for who he is.

Yet, when he arrives in the earth, in the sight of earthly flesh men, he shall be disguised, and be accepted by the majority of the deceived world as their "saviour".

Rev 9:
12 One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more hereafter.

Rev 8:13 And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound! KJV

The word "woe" is to say "alas", which indicates the greatest of grief.