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"These have power to shut heaven"

Text: Revelation 11:6

DIVINE POWER ENTRUSTED

The Two Witnesses would be especially empowered. The power that would be given to them is reminiscent of the authority that Moses and Elijah wielded in their lives and ministries.

“And if anyone wants to harm them,
fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies.
And if anyone wants to harm them,
he must be killed in this manner.
These have power to shut heaven,
so that no rain falls in the days of their prophecy;
and they have power over waters to turn them to blood,
and to strike the earth with all plagues,
as often as they desire.”
Revelation 11:5-6

1. Hostile resentment against the Two Witnesses.

a) This was anticipated.

b) The Two Witnesses would face opposition as many of the servants of God did.

2. Divine protection.

a) This would be given to them.

b) No one would be able to harm them until their work was completed.

3. Divine retribution.

a) The wicked enemies would face instant divine retribution.

b) The Two witnesses can wield tremendous power.

i) At their word, fire will come forth from them.

ii) This fire would devour their enemies literally.

c) Those who seek to harm them must be prepared to be killed.

4. The Power the Two Witnesses can wield.

a) They can affect the rain.

b) Heaven would heed their word, and no rain would fall as in the days of the prophet Elijah.

c) They would also be able to wield the power that was seen in Moses’ ministry.

i) They can turn water into blood.

ii) They can call plagues to afflict the enemies.

iii) They are entrusted with tremendous power and responsibility.

iv) These miracles can be summoned at their discretion.