Friday, February 12 They gathered them together to . . . Armageddon.​—Rev. 16:16.

[Áine]

Friday, February 12

They gathered them together to . . . Armageddon.—Rev. 16:16.

 

Some people apply the word “Armageddon” to a nuclear war or an environmental disaster. In contrast, the Bible says that Armageddon involves good news, a cause for happiness! (Rev. 1:3) The war of Armageddon will not destroy but save mankind! How so? By ending human rule. That war will save mankind by removing the wicked and preserving the righteous. And it will save mankind by protecting our planet from ruin. (Rev. 11:18) The word “Armageddon” appears just once in the Scriptures, and it comes from a Hebrew term that means “Mountain of Megiddo.” (Rev. 16:16; ftn.) Megiddo was a city in ancient Israel. (Josh. 17:11) But Armageddon does not refer to any literal place on earth. Strictly speaking, it refers to the situation to which “the kings of the entire inhabited earth” are gathered in opposition to Jehovah.—Rev. 16:14. w19.09 8 ¶1-3

[Elnathan]

Armageddon is good news to us, coming to save mankind. This time Jehovah’s people will not fight but he will fight for himself unlike in Megiddo where he used Barak to conquer Sisera. Armageddon will begin when the world’s “kings” attack God’s people, who are scattered throughout the earth. Lesson for me; How can the Bible help me respond to the coming developments?  
 

[Alexa]

There is a city of Meggido but the Armaggedon mentioned will take place in the near future. It does not mean any particular place.

[Vinnie]

Armageddon sounds fearful but it's good to be reminded that Rev 1:3 says HAPPY are those who  read, hear and observe the things written in it. Therefore, fear not friends, Armageddon is something to look forward to so as to end the tyranny of many things.

[Elnathan]

True. 

[Mamee]

Armageddon is good news for us a cause for happiness. It will save mankind by protecting the earth. Above all Jehovah’s name and sovereignty will be fully vindicated and we will enjoy the real life!