Illusion of Freedom

The prophet Daniel also referred to this 3.5 year period as “time, times, and half a time” in Daniel 7:24-25 and again in Daniel 12:7.

And I heard the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, as he raised his right hand and his left toward heaven, and swore by Him who lives forever that it would be for a time, times, and half a time; and as soon as they finish shattering the power of the holy people, all these events will be completed. (NASB) Dan. 12:7

God will not only limit the Antichrist’s area of control, but the period of time the Antichrist is able to make war against God and His holy ones - the saints - will be limited. The Antichrist’s freedom will be an illusion.
Two Witnesses - Their Power. While the Antichrist believes that he is in control, God will empower two individuals whom the Antichrist will not be able to kill.

And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth.” These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. And if anyone desires to harm them, fire proceeds out of their mouth and devours their enemies; and if anyone would desire to harm them, in this manner he must be killed. (NASB) Rev. 11:3-5

Have you ever tried to make something happen and nothing worked? Just imagine how the Antichrist will feel. He wins peace in the Middle East, murders the leaders of three nations, becomes head of the greatest military force on the earth, the world worships him, and he creates a world force. But he cannot harm these two prophets. Well, at least for awhile.
We are told that they will prophesy for 1,260 days or 42 months (a prophetic month equals 30 days). This means that while the Antichrist and his allies are given great freedom, these two witnesses will be preaching to them and tormenting them day after day. What a scene!

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