Revelation 11:15-18

Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet. This introduces the End of the World and the Final Judgment, but does not describe it! The loud voices in heaven announce: "The power to rule over the world belongs now to our Lord and his Messiah, and he will rule forever and ever!" Compare 1 Corinthians 15:24-28. It may seem as if Satan is the supreme ruler, and that all the power is on the side of the forces of evil. Revelation shows us that God is in control NOW! Judgment will reveal God's mighty power as it actually is!!! Then the twenty-four elders. Symbolic of the Redeemed. They respond to what the loud voices announced by falling down [see note on Revelation 5:14] and worshiping God. And have begun to rule! God has been ruling all along, but not in ways clearly seen. As Judgment begins, all opposition is crushed forever! Because it is the time. It has not been the right time, up till now. To reward your servants. God keeps his promises! Compare Revelation 22:12. It is the time to destroy those who destroy the earth! Sin pays its wage. The wicked earn the punishment they will receive. Compare Revelation 18:6.