Armageddon Seen From Two Angles

Are you prepared for Jehovah’s Day? “Will you stand before the Son of Man” at Armageddon? Do you need to make any changes or take action before that big day arrives?

To help you make the right decision, read both stories and decide which one you want to tell.

First story
‘I’m afraid. Today began Armageddon. I’m away from the brothers in the congregation because when the great tribulation started, we weren’t friends anymore.

A month ago the police arrested everyone who was attending the meeting in the Kingdom Hall, but I was not there. You know, it’s been a long time since I went to meetings. So much so that the police didn’t even come after me to my house, because they didn’t even recognize me as a Jehovah’s Witness anymore.

I found out that last week, because of so many calamities and tribulations, all prisons were abandoned and the brothers and sisters managed to escape. But they left me behind. My daughters were together and I couldn’t even say goodbye.

I knew the truth. But I never made up my mind. Six months ago, when the great tribulation began, I realized that Jehovah would indeed fulfill his promise. I regretted it. It hurt my heart. Dread gripped my soul. I didn’t even try to do Jehovah’s will again, because as I had accurate knowledge, I knew it was no longer any use. It was too late.

It is too late. The dead will come back, but I won’t see. I won’t be able to hug my mom and tell her how much I missed her. I won’t be able to attend my daughters’ wedding or hold my grandchildren on my lap. I will not be young and pretty again, nor will I have to throw away my glasses, as I will be eliminated along with them.

Outside, the noise is deafening. And I feel like it’s getting closer to me. I don’t think I have a lot of time. People cry and scream; they run desperately. Many houses are falling down. The animals are scared, but I realize they are not being harmed in any way.

I’m sitting at home because I know it’s no use running. Death is certain and I can’t run away from it. If I had gone back to Jehovah… If I had heeded the organization’s advice… If I had listened to my Christian friends… If I had been baptized… If I had run the race for life…

But no, it is over. Bitter tears roll down my face. It’s the end.
My daughters live for me. Live every second of eternal life for me ‘my brothers’. Live the life I wanted, the life I had in my hands, but despised…

It hurts. The sky is dark.
It’s happening… Oh Jehovah!
Oh Sovereign God, everything is falling… it’s over…

Is com………………’

Second story:
‘Finally! Today began Armageddon. Jehovah, the God I consistently serve, will vindicate His sovereignty and deliver us from all afflictions.

Some brothers are with me. When the great tribulation started, I wasn’t afraid. Fortunately, I had already taken a stand for Jehovah and dedicated myself to Him two years earlier. Not even now I’m afraid. I was faithful and made my decision on time. I feel that Jehovah is on my side, like a protective shelter.

My daughters are with me. We were separated for a while during the great tribulation, when the police invaded the kingdom hall, we were trapped in different wings. But a week ago our prison was abandoned by the authorities and we managed to escape. We are together again.

We are thrilled. Jehovah is fulfilling his promise. Outside, the noise is deafening. People cry and scream, they run in despair. Many houses are falling down. But we here, in our shelter, are safe and peaceful. Peace takes hold of our hearts and we are not afraid.

We realize that the wicked are being cut off. The animals are scared, but they are not being destroyed, or in any way harmed. Incredibly, even my old dog Spike is in the shelter with us and will be able to see a little bit of paradise.

Sometimes I thought I would never see that day. I was discouraged, and the New World seemed a distant dream, as did Armageddon. But it’s happening.

The dead will come back, and I will see. I’ll be able to hug my mom and say how much I missed her. I’m going to attend my daughters’ wedding, and hold my grandchildren on my lap. I’ll be young and pretty again and I won’t need my old glasses anymore.

Glad I came back to Jehovah. Glad I listened to the organization’s advice. Glad I listened to my Christian friends. Glad I got baptized. Glad I ran the race for life!

I’m about to receive my award!

Some time later…
The noise outside is decreasing. Finally it ended. Some birds sing happily and rays of sunlight invade our shelter. Tears of happiness roll down our faces and we embrace victoriously.

Let’s live my daughters. Let’s live my brothers, every second of eternal life! Let’s live the life that we always dreamed of, that we always wished, that we always wanted to have.
Oh Jehovah, the Lord has fulfilled his promise!
Oh Sovereign God, you saved my life!
Thanks Dad!
Paradise… Yes!
Eternal Life, FINALLY.’

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