Read Revelation 6:12-17.
According to Matthew 24:29, the sixth seal is opened immediately following a terrible time of distress as mentioned in the previous verses (Matt. 24:15-28). This time of distress (otherwise known as the Great Tribulation) is followed by the 6th seal. I see the 6th seal as a precursor or signal of the coming of Christ and the unleashing of God’s ultimate wrath on His enemies (seen in the 7th seal). The sun will become black, the moon as blood, and the stars will fall from the sky. According to Matthew’s account, Jesus will be seen in the clouds coming forth with power and great glory and all the nations of the earth will mourn (Matt. 24:30). John’s account reveals that “the kings of earth, and the great men and the commanders and the rich and the strong and every slave and free man hid themselves in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains.” (6:15) It is God’s time now to wield His power in ways never witnessed before. Both earth and sky will be affected. And the inhabitants of the earth, they will not be turning to God, but rather running from Him. When God is one’s adversary, there is no hiding from Him. But when He is one’s advocate, one will run to Him.
It is good to remember that God is our advocate and friend. He is not One to run from, but One to run to. When we face trials and tribulations, we have no reason to fear. The psalmist writes:
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.” (Ps. 55:22)
The apostle Peter writes in his first letter:
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1Peter 5:17)
And lastly, John writes:
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.” (1John 4:18)
God’s wrath is not something anyone should want to experience. It is a praiseworthy to know that God is not storing up wrath for us, but the loving assurance of a home with Him.