Revelation 8:1-3

The opening of the seventh seal Revelation 8:1-3: At the opening of the seventh seal "there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour." This silence in heaven demonstrated a sober, awestruck view of the judgment of God coming on the wicked. The prophet wrote, "Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord GOD: for the day of the LORD is at hand: for the LORD hath prepared a sacrifice, he hath bid his guests." (Zephaniah 1:7) There was a silence of reverence and expectancy. "Be silent, O all flesh, before the LORD: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation." (Ezekiel 2:13) The silence shows that man cannot yet know all of God's plans.

In the book of Numbers chapter 10 we learn that the trumpets were used to: (1) call the people together, (2) signal the time for Israel to journey, (3) call the people to war, and (4) sound an alarm. Joel wrote, "Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand." (Joel 2:1)

There was an angel, in addition to the seven, that appeared. The Judgment of God was about to be executed. The genuine Christians pray much to God for protection. Their prayers are pictured as much incense that is offered to God. The conquering Christ brought judgment upon all that opposed Christianity.