The ruin of Jerusalem was a symbol of the final ruin that shall overwhelm the world. The prophecies that received a partial fulfillment in the overthrow of 121 Jerusalem have a more direct application to the last days. We are now standing on the threshold of great and solemn events. A crisis is before us, such as the world has never witnessed. And sweetly to us, as to the first disciples, comes the assurance that God's kingdom ruleth over all. The program of coming events is in the hands of our Maker. The Majesty of heaven has the destiny of nations, as well as the concerns of His church, in His own charge. The divine Instructor is saying to every agent in the accomplishment of His plans, as He said to Cyrus, "I girded thee, though thou hast not known Me." Isaiah 45:5.

Jerusalems fald var et symbol på den endelige ødelæggelse, der skal overvælde jorden. Profetier, der fik en delvis opfyldelse ved Jerusalems undergang, sigter mere umiddelbart til de sidste dage. Vi står nu på tærskelen til store og alvorlige tildragelser. En krise, hvis lige verden aldrig har været vidne til, er forestående. Men til os ligesom til disciplene lyder den liflige forsikring, at alt er Guds kongedømme underlagt. Programmet for de tilstundende begivenheder er i vor Skabers hånd. Himmelens majestæt har selv ledelsen af folkenes skæbne såvel som af sin menigheds anliggender. Den guddommelige lærer siger til enhver, som er et redskab i udførelsen af hans planer, ligesom han sagde til Kyros: »Jeg omgjorde dig, endskønt du ikke kender mig.« (Es. 45,5).