The Apocalypse
The White Horse
The first horse is white, and its rider seems determined on conquest (Revelation 6:2). He wears a crown and holds a bow. Some people interpret this rider as representing Jesus, especially since later in Revelation 19, Jesus also rides a white horse. However, others believe this rider symbolizes the Antichrist. The Antichrist mirrors some works of the Messiah, such as performing miracles (2 Thessalonians 2:9), and appears focused on conquering the world. The opening of the first seal marks the beginning of the final seven years of “tribulation” leading up to the second coming of Christ.
The white horse and its rider are thought to represent three and a half years of peace, followed by another three and a half years of war, indicated by the bow. The Antichrist serves as the first of God’s judgments on a world that has rejected Christ and presents himself as a savior, acting as a “Trojan Horse.”
Revelation 12:9: “The great dragon was hurled down — that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the Earth, and his angels with him.” This illustrates that the world is in a Dark Age under Lucifer’s control.
The Rider on the Red Horse
Revelation 6:3–4: “When the Lamb opened the second seal, another horse came out, a fiery red one. Its rider was given the power to take peace from the Earth and to make men slay each other. To him was given a large sword.”
The next horse is a fiery red one, which represents the loss of peace on Earth (Revelation 6:4). Its rider carries a large sword, symbolizing war and violence. This follows logically after the conquest-driven white horse and rider, as conquest often leads to conflict. The Antichrist will wage both physical and spiritual wars. For example, he will place the abomination of desolation in the temple after the initial three and a half years of peace (Daniel 9:27), resulting in the loss of many lives, both physically and spiritually. While many wars have scarred human history, none will bring as much destruction as those in the End Times.
The First World War, for instance, resulted in an estimated 16 million soldiers and civilians dead, with countless others suffering physical and psychological wounds. Over 30 nations declared war between 1914 and 1918, fundamentally altering the global social and political landscape. This war accelerated shifts in attitudes towards gender and class and led to the collapse of empires such as the Russian, Austro-Hungarian, and Ottoman. The costs of total war and subsequent reconstruction devastated the economies of both the victorious European Allies and the defeated Central Powers.
World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a global conflict that took place from 1939 to 1945, involving nearly every part of the world. The estimated 40 to 50 million deaths make it the deadliest conflict and the largest war in history. In Matthew 24:7, it is stated: “Nation shall rise against nation, kingdom against kingdom, and famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.”
The Black Horse
In Revelation 6:5–6, it says: “When the Lamb opened the third seal, I looked, and there before me was a black horse! Its rider was holding a pair of scales in his hand. I heard a voice say, ‘A quart of wheat for a day’s wages and three quarts of barley for a day’s wages, and do not damage the oil and the wine!’” Some scholars believe this famine is linked to the wars that preceded it. Historically, those who farm and provide food supplies are often compelled to fight in wars, leading to devastated food supplies and the collapse of entire civilizations. The black horse symbolizes famine; buying a quart of wheat would cost an entire day’s wages. The scales indicate scarcity. In times of plenty, Americans generally do not worry about food availability. However, in the future, food prices could soar, leaving millions without access to sustenance. Famine on a global scale is not hard to envision; we can see it now in Central and Eastern Africa. In cases of severe crop failure, any part of the world can be just one year away from critical starvation, and even wealthier nations like the U.S. could be only two years away.
Second Timothy 3:1–5 warns: “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness but denying its power. Avoid such people.”
The Pale Horse
In Revelation 6:7–8, we read: “And I looked, and there was a pale horse before me! Its rider was named Death, and Hades was following close behind him. They were given power over a fourth of the Earth to kill by sword, famine, plague, and by the wild beasts of the Earth.”
Naturally, when food supplies dwindle and wars erupt, Death follows. The pale horse represents the powers of famine, plague, and death by sword and wild beasts (Revelation 6:8). Sickness and famine often arise in the wake of warfare, making this horse emblematic of destruction. “One-fourth of the people on Earth die,” which, at the current global population, translates to approximately two billion people. This number is staggering, especially considering that around 100 million people have died in all the wars in history combined.
All the horsemen seem to possess influence over a fourth of the Earth and are, curiously, not the most devastating judgments to come upon humanity in the End Times. They will be followed by trumpets, thunders, seals, and other catastrophic events. Christians living during these End Times will face the realities of these horsemen, experiencing death, disease, famine, and numerous trials. The antichrist will cut off food supplies from those who do not have the Mark of the Beast (Revelation 13:16–17) and will persecute many followers of Christ.
The Law of Attraction
Neurologists Confirm Visualization Creates a Better Future
Scientists at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging, part of the Institute of Neurology in London, have discovered that individuals who visualize a better future are more likely to bring that future into reality. This finding aligns perfectly with what the Law of Attraction suggests: daily, vivid mental images of a better life can help draw that life towards us. In their publication, the neurologists stated, “The ability to construct a hypothetical scenario in one’s imagination before it occurs may afford greater accuracy in predicting its eventual outcome.”
Psychologists Support the Use of Affirmations
Affirmations, another essential tool in the Law of Attraction, are also well-supported in psychological literature. For instance, a researcher from the University of Exeter has published a paper on constructive repetitive thought, finding that individuals who consistently affirm their ability to achieve a goal are more likely to secure positive outcomes. Affirmations have been shown to assist in recovery from trauma, improve anticipatory planning, aid in the treatment of depression, and boost physical health.
Mirror Neurons Explain the Spread of Positivity
A significant aspect of the Law of Attraction is learning to be an open, happy person who resonates at a high frequency, thereby inducing a positive response in others. The phenomenon of spreading good attitudes towards others and attracting kindness, generosity, and success can be partly explained by mirror neurons — neurons that reflect the behaviors we observe in others.
When someone sees you radiating positivity, their brain mirrors that response, prompting them to act positively towards you as well. Conversely, studies on the amygdala, the brain’s emotional center, indicate that we can induce feelings of fear and anxiety in others if we are fearful or anxious. This further supports the claim by Law of Attraction theorists that negative thinking can hinder success, well-being, love, and human connection. Perhaps what Jesus and other teachers tried to teach us was to harness our inner power to create a positive outcome, suggesting that we, in some way, create our own reality through the power of our minds.
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