A more sure word of prophecy

A great religious awakening is foretold in the first angel’s message ofRevelation 14. An angel is seen flying “in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people.” “With a loud voice” he proclaims: “Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.” Revelation 14:6, 7. HF 221.1

An angel represents the exalted character of the work to be accomplished by the message and the power and glory that were to attend it.The angel’s flight “in the midst of heaven,” the “loud voice,” and its promulgation “to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people” give evidence of the rapid, worldwide extent of the movement. As to the time when it is to take place, it announces the opening of the judgment. HF 221.2

This message is a part of the gospel which could be proclaimed only in the last days, for only then would it be true that the hour of judgment had come. That part of his prophecy which related to the last days, Daniel was bidden to close up and seal “to the time of the end.” Daniel 12:4. Not till this time could a message concerning the judgment be proclaimed, based on a fulfillment of these prophecies. HF 221.3