Awesome Truths and Amazing Facts
Richard Vaughn

Today: “Prophecy – The Image to the Beast – Part 4”
GOD'S LAST WARNING MESSAGE TO THE WORLD is given in the three angels messages of Revelation 14: 6-12 "Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people—saying with a loud voice, Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.  And another angel followed, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she has made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication. Then a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name. Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus."
Note - In verse 6 John saw that a special gospel message, had to be preached in a loud voice to the whole world. It is an end-time JUDGEMENT HOUR message that says we are to, "Fear God and give glory to Him", and we are told to worship the Creator in verse 7, which means I keep the sign or mark of His creatorship, His Sabbath. To fear God is to show Him respect and honor. Note that verse 7 for emphasis, even quotes part of the Sabbath commandment: "made heaven and earth and the sea", Ex 20:11 It's time for those who are God's people to step out and respect His Sabbath and honor Him with the obedience that is the evidence of our love for Him.
The second angel's message, verse 8, warns us that Babylon is fallen. Babylon comes from Babel and means confusion. The Babylon here is the beast, the religious system of Papal Rome, which created the false Sabbath. The third angel's message, verses 9 & 10, gives the solemn warning, that if anyone worships the beast and his image, (apostate Protestantism that embraces the false worship of the beast) they receive the mark of the beast and will drink of the wine of the wrath of God's wrath. 
Worship by definition is the act of showing respect, honor or reverence to God or a god or something considered sacred. Friend, if you defend Sunday, your worship is given to the system whose authority comes from Satan.
When you decide to accept Jesus and follow Him ALL the way, what happens? Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
The word Sabbath means "rest" and deciding to follow Jesus fully and to accept His holy sign, brings rest, joy, happiness and blessings, as well as release from the burdens of life.
Jesus waits at the door of your heart, Revelation 3:20. Have you heard His voice? The Holy Spirit has brought the marvelous truth on this subject home to your heart. While your heart is soft, accept and receive God's seal. Indecision is dangerous as it gives Satan time to harden the heart, which leads to rejection and loss. 
The same sun that melts butter will harden clay. Every person’s heart that is faced with the truth from the Son of Righteousness will either, melt and rejoice in the new found truth, or will harden and reject the truth as presented. In Hebrews 3: verses 7, 8 it reads, "Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion"
Next week we will conclude this important study on the image to the beast. 
It’s amazing how so many people look at the Bible today as a relic of the past. Not realizing that they are living in the prophesied time of the end, where prophecies are rapidly fulfilling and the close of probation for the world is soon to meet it’s appointed time.
Next Week: “Prophecy – The Image to the Beast – Part 5”