“For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.” – Revelation 16:14,16This site has tremendous personal value to me. Of course, who hasn't heard of Armageddon, the final battle, and to actually be standing in the place where it will occur! The picture below was taken from the top of Megiddo, over looking the plains of Armageddon, where this battle will occur.
This site has a personal value to me in that I was called upon to lead our group in prayer on top of Armageddon. I think that our tour guide called upon me for the prayer since I am one of the older ones in the group and he may have thought that I was a pastor. That couldn't be further from the truth. I have NEVER led a group prayer, and to be called to do so at such an important site! Of course, I could not say no so I did my best to glorify God and just prayed from the heart. Looking back on this, it is something that I will never forget and will always treasure.
Old Testament Reference:
As a site with such a rich history (multiple civilizations / battles, and a vital location for trade between Assyria and Egpyt) there are also many references to Megiddo throughout the O.T. Some references are listed below:
"In his days Pharaohnechoh king of Egypt went up against the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates: and king Josiah went against him; and he slew him at Megiddo, when he had seen him." 2 Kings 23:29
The following is from Zechariah 12:8-11:
8 In that day shall the LORD defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David; and the house of David shall be as God, as the angel of the LORD before them.
9 And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.
10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.
11 In that day shall there be a great mourning in Jerusalem, as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon.
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