In Revelation 11, the two witnesses boldly proclaim God’s truth amid fierce opposition, performing miracles and pronouncing judgments for three and a half years. They face unrelenting hatred, culminating in their death and the world’s celebration over their bodies. Unlike Jonah’s reluctant sermon that sparked Nineveh’s repentance or Billy Graham’s crusades that drew thousands to faith, these witnesses seem to convert no one.
Therefore, success hinges on accuracy to God’s message, not reception. These witnesses’ divine power and resurrection confirmed God endorsed what they said. Jeremiah was similarly commissioned to speak to a defiant audience (Jeremiah 7:27) and Noah preached righteousness amid mockery (2 Peter 2:5; Hebrews 11:7). Paul endured riots and imprisonment for the uncompromised gospel, showing that obedience trumps acclaim. Evangelism demands precision, even if it provokes backlash. Jesus himself says, “[the world] hates me because I testify that its works are evil.” (John 7:7b)
As modern Christians, we have no excuse for inaccuracy; we simply cannot water down the truth for palatability. If you tell someone about the Lord and their sin, and they get mad at you for judging them, you have done as well as these two witnesses. This is excellent news, the only way we can fail is by not trying!
Jonathan Duncan
EFCC Member