The battle was most difficult and long. Many soldiers of the light had been lost as darkness covered the land. They had been part of a great army, but now they are scattered throughout the land. Many hiding in fear.
This army of light had once been the most power force in all the world. Then Deception with his friends, fear and division snuck in bringing many other vile spirits into the ranks.
Even though the army of light had available to them the most powerful and unstoppable force, many, in the face of the enemy listened to that champion of darkness; This is the one they called Deception.
His voice was strong and sure, all who listened were convinced of his strength and power, though he had none he deceived all who gave him an ear. This made them vulnerable to many divisions.
The enemy forces of this great and dark army gathered around their general. He too has an appearance of great power and a look of death on his face as is His captains reported after the long battle.
The reports were clear; the enemy has scattered in all directions. As the reports continued, they all said the same; few even tried to fight, their weapons were useless in their hands. Even their captains were dismayed as they gave the orders to retreat.
As all those gathered around heard these reports, they all begin to laugh and celebrate. But then their general rose up in anger. YOU FOOLS! He yelled. This battle is not over, you have no idea who you are fighting and until their general has been completely destroyed NO ONE will celebrate.
These darkened beings became silent as they gathered in close to hear their general reveal his plans to bring a complete end to the remnant of this rag tag army.
Many soldiers of the light had scattered and fear had decimated them. Their weapons became useless, their officers became dumbfounded, with no plans to fight this kind of attack. Without answers or foresight, the only strategies they could employ were conceived by the counsel of men. They were left with no options but to retreat.
There were some ready to stand, but there was no one to call them to ranks. In all the confusion of battle any survivors had no choice but to run and hide themselves.
When the day began to break, the dark soldiers began to fall into ranks as they began the task of finding the remnant of the army of light. They would completely crush any hopes of the warriors of light. They had chased them hard and they were confident as they prepared for this final assault.
Those of the light, no longer appeared to have any force left in them. They displayed fear and weakness, gossip and division ripped them apart and there were only a few left willing to fight.
These willing to face the battle had a different countenance about them, they were not dismayed and fearful. Even though there were only a few they had a look of determination and courage and showed no fear.
Then as the day broke forth, there arose from across the land a new band of warriors. These men of war were not like the others. These warriors had a different look about them and they did things different. Many of the captains of the old way would call them mavericks, as they did not follow the rules of the customs of men, nor were they bound to any certain order. These warriors, while very serious about their warfare had a peace and kindness about them and they began to proclaim a great victory to the people.
These warriors of the Light had just come from the presence of their great General, and all the power and wisdom that He displayed was upon them. They began to proclaim; not to fear, for our great general lives and He has given us a great victory!
Where ever these mighty men went, there were many set free from the bondage of fear and deception and many of the wounded were miraculously healed. Soldiers who has scattered turned from fear and deception and began to join those who had been in the presence of their General.
Others began to take heart of the words and deeds of these mighty warriors of the Light. And as they began to gather in ranks, they also began to change. Their light began to shine more brightly than before. As the light of these refreshed warriors began to shine, they began picking up their weapons and gathering for a great battle.
As the Army of Light took to their ranks with those who displayed the power of the general, they began to march forward. As they went on, others who had survived the previous battle took heart and joined in the ranks.
As the hordes of darkness gathered, they appeared powerful and evil. A great darkness hung over them. As they gathered, they began to chant an evil tone that cause the earth to vibrate and after a short time, there arose over them a very dark cloud. With swirling winds, booms of thunder and bolts of lightning, this very foreboding cloud concealed their champion. The very same spirit that filled the warriors of the light with fear and dread and caused them great distress and put them to flight.
As the army of Light traveled through the land preparing for the day of battle, many of those they came in contact with were changed and the light they bore came upon them too. There were many healed of wounds and sickness and many were freed from the chains that bound them.
The hordes of darkness were gathered and there were many and many voices proclaiming lies and fear. Many trembled at the sight of them as there were multitudes of them and their lies seemed to hold great power. Where ever they traveled they left death and destruction. Many lives were harmed as they spewed their lies. Many towns and cities were destroyed and lives destroyed by the vicious, heartless warriors of the realm of the dark.
Even as the battle drew near, the army of darkness gathered and marched forth with great noise and clamor. But in this noise, a rhythmic tone began to breakout, deep and earthy as it appealed to the evil spirits of the deep to come forth to battle. On the path where they had traveled, it appeared Hell itself had broken out.
With the army of Light, it was not so. These warriors had a different countenance about them. They shone like the sun. Some more than others but they left peace and health in their paths. In all the towns they travel through, the people rejoiced.
The time had come, the time of the great battle was at hand.
As they marched toward each other the army of the darkness groaned a deep groan and the dust kicked up and spirits from the underworld were released and with a great noise they moved closer to the army of Light.
Moving ever so closer with looks of determination the army of Light began to sing… Yeshua HaMashiach is my strength and my high tower, Yeshua HaMashiach is Jesus Christ the Lord, He is the Rock of all the ages and the God of my Salvation, the Holy One of Israel and He is Holy. Holy, Holy, Holy, is the God of my salvation, Yeshua HaMashiach is my shield and my power, and He is holy, and He is Holy.
As they sang loudly to the great and mighty one, they began to shine brighter than the sun and as they faced the enemy it was like night verses day. Good and evil face to face.
As the armies moved toward the other, the great rhythmic noise that arose stirring evil spirits of all kinds was coming from the warriors of darkness, but this did not affect the warriors of Light as they sung loudly to the God of Salvation.
The army of Light fell in order one with the other and in perfect harmony they marched across the field of battle and just before they made contact with the evil warriors of darkness they locked their shields together and with one heart and perfect order, as one man, they struck the front lines of the forces of darkness.
This one hearted harmony gave them great strength and caused much confusion in the ranks of darkness as they began to give way to the forces of Light.
With great power on every front the warriors of Light pushed back the darkness and this caused great consternation from the general of darkness. With a loud voice the general waves his hand and yells a command. Just then the champion of the army of darkness began to stir. With a great sound he began to move over the warriors of Light. When he did some began to weaken and fall back. But those who had been with the great General called for the ranks to close and to hold the lines.
This great spirit of deception was moving with great strength and many of the strongest warriors began to grow weary.
This report was reported to all the cities and towns where the army of Light had pasted through doing all kinds of good works. When the people heard, with one heart and one voice they fell to their knees and began to pray.
As they prayed, suddenly, a great light shone from the battle field and with great power and force. At this time the warriors of the Light were strengthened and great glory came upon them. Evil fled from before them and the general screamed and yelled for them to stop and attack gain.
The warriors of darkness fearfully regrouped and began to press in again. The warriors of the Light, now strengthen, held their lines but the hordes of darkness became more vicious and flanked the warriors of Light. But with great veracity the warriors of Light held their own and did much harm to the warriors of darkness.
The battles raged into the night. The warriors of the Light could see and knew how to fight because their Light shown for them, but it did not shine for the warriors of darkness. But with great effort they continued to fight because of their fear of their master.
Then, just at the midnight hour there was a great trumpet blast, very loud. All the warriors of darkness feared this blast greatly and retreated from the battle for a distance.
Even as this was taking place a great light shone from the heavens and all the warriors of darkness fell to the ground. Even the general of darkness could not bear the sound of the trumpet blast or the great light as he stood in awe and fear.
With one heart and one mind the warriors of light joined ranks and as one man they shouted praises to their general, their LORD and KING.
The glory that shone from them was like unto that of their King and all who saw it bowed and worshiped the King.
It was at this time there was another great light that shone from the heavens and at that moment a great cloud began to form around the warriors of the Light. It was so heavy and thick the warriors of the dark could not see those of the Light. But from his lofty heights, the general of darkness, with a loud voice commanded that his army destroy the warriors of the Light. But they could not move through the glory that had appeared.
Then the cloud began to disappear and when it had gone, there was no one there. The battlefield was empty of the soldiers of Light. All the warriors of Light were gone. This caused great confusion and fear throughout the realm of darkness. Then a voice from Heaven spoke; The earth is filled with wickedness and the bowls of its judgement are full, now the day for judgement has come. Then all was quiet for a moment.
Now the warriors of darkness did not know what to do and as they stood and looked to their general, again there was a light that shone from the heavens. This light was bright and glorious but different from before. As the warriors of the dark stood and watched, the heavens opened and like a ball of fire hitting the earth with great power; with a great explosion the devil was cast to the earth with a voice from heaven declaring, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time.”
The devil that was cast down, quickly regained his composure and looked to the spirit of deception, the champion of all the armies of darkness, and commanded he go out and deceive the whole world. Leave none untouched, the devil commanded. Fill all the earth with your venom. For I am the god of this world and all will worship me.
To be continued:
Written by Charles McPherson
This writing is a symbolic tale, with prophetic overtones, of the last days of this age. These acts are not to be taken literal, but yet, in their own way have and will take place.