Revelation 9:7 The shape of the locusts was like horses prepared for battle. On their heads were crowns of something like gold, and their faces were like the faces of men.
8 They had hair like women’s hair, and their teeth were like lions’ teeth.
9 And they had breastplates like breastplates of iron, and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots with many horses running into battle.
10 They had tails like scorpions, and there were stings in their tails. Their power was to hurt men five months. (NKJV)
This fifth trumpet is the beginning of the three woes and necessitates greater focus. In the above passage, the word “like” is used eight times and in the King James Version the word “as” is used interchangeably. These locusts appear to have strength as horses but really don’t. They are perceived to have divine authority (gold crowns) but neither is that the case. In each description there is an implied power but it is only for appearance but not in truth. These misrepresentations refer to the deceit and illusions of men and their various religious, social, economic, and political systems. They would have you think they are tied directly to the Will of FATHER but indeed they arise out of the deceitful hearts of men.
Horses denote man’s earthly strength for battle. These locusts represent men who operate under their own strength rather than trusting in the Living Word of FATHER. They will often use the “legal” word from Scripture rather than its Divine Intent to support their actions. They will make things happen under their own strength rather than to carry out FATHER’S Word. “I can” is their rallying cry and their conversation always points back to “self”.
These locusts wear their crowns of something like gold whereas the overcomers cast their crowns of true gold before the throne. These are counterfeit ministries that would have you believe they are personal representatives of Our Heavenly Father and you must follow them and their revelation in order to make it to Heaven. The true overcomers learn to hear FATHER’S voice and follow only Jesus the Great Shepherd.
The locusts’ faces denote the wisdom, understanding, and knowledge of men, not FATHER. They are intelligent, witty, and convincing. Their reasoning abilities allow them to provide superior arguments of logic and sound convincingly superior to anyone else. You are led to believe that they must be divinely appointed to rule over you.
“Hair like a woman” expresses the beauty of the outward appearance often found in movie and television stars. Their beauty implies they have a special anointing and the carnal nature exalts them above others. Their looks or talent cause the average person to want to associate with them as though some of it will rub off on them.
Teeth as a lion promotes the notion that these people are able to devour their prey. They are destructive to life and will attack anything that challenges them. They will destroy you if you let them. They will hinder your growth toward Spiritual maturity.
Breastplates as iron would have you believe they are indestructible. They point to their past successes as proof that their way is THE way and any other path will result in failure. They come across as guardians of the truth and may have some truth, also known as half-truths. The other half is a lie but well hidden.
Those with wings are movers and shakers. Their constant activities such as building programs, running here and there as though their actions are all ordained by FATHER in order to convince us of their special calling. They will use such attention grabbers in an effort to focus our attention away from FATHER’S Voice and our own callings. They are constantly “doing” rather than “being”.
The stinging tails “like a scorpion” denote the effects of the interaction with these locusts. The sting represents deceit, lies, and focus resulting in false doctrines. These false doctrines are designed to hurt men for five months. This is the time where strong delusion comes forth in order to turn men away from FATHER’S call: Many are called but few are chosen. Jesus warned us of these locusts who would attempt to deceive us:
Mark 13:19 For in those days there will be tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the creation which God created until this time, nor ever shall be.
20 And unless the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake, whom He chose, He shortened the days.
21 “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘Look, He is there!’ do not believe it.
22 For false christs and false prophets will rise and show signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
23 But take heed; see, I have told you all things beforehand.
In Luke 21, Jesus is quoted as follows:
25 “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring;
26 men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
28 Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.”
Men would have us believe their appearance of Divine support when in fact their carnal nature is the source of their apparent power and authority. Their so-called anointing is conjured up and is convincing to those who do not have ears to hear the FATHER. This is why I continue to urge the readers of this site to focus on hearing the FATHER for yourselves. My responsibility is to encourage you to ascend to the higher levels of Spiritual understanding and revelation and to caution you concerning men’s cunning devices that would move you away from the mark. I don’t have all the answers but I serve the ONE Who does. Let us all ascend together to HIS high calling. Let us set aside any weight that would hinder us from this high calling. Let not the swarm of locusts arising out of the bottomless pit redirect our attention but instead let FATHER empty and remove anything that would prevent us from having a pure heart. It is HIS good pleasure to bring us to full maturity!
1 Corinthians 15:54 So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”
55 “O Death, where is your sting?
O Hades, where is your victory?”
56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.