Many succombed to it, their strength was not sufficient. But the Rider on the White horse is not left facing this opposition, in the next seal the apparent success of those fighting against Christ is only temporary. We see that His mission is completed, the souls under the alter were vindicated - Christ's victory is complete. A crashing universe and fright- ened humanity is unable to surrender now. Here is a picture of the terror of the great day, voices of thousands scream in agony.
All men bear a mark, either of evil or good.
The picture is of the heavenly redeemed. Those sealed on earth will find a wonderful paradise. There is victory because of righteousness. From this passage we are able to discover some vital lessons for modern men. There is a war going on and we are involved in it.