In the Old Testament, we find a parallel scripture to the revelation of John. The prophet Ezekiel had seen a mysterious book. “And when I looked, behold, an hand was sent unto me; and, lo, a scroll was in it; and he spread it before me; and it was written within and without; and there was written therein lamentations, and mourning, and woe” (Ez.2: 9- 10). John testifies in Rev.5: 1, “And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals”. The Old Testament prophet was informed, “But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end...” (Dan.12: 4). The signs of the time show us that we are living in the end time, and thus, the book with the mysteries of God can no longer remain sealed. John heard the mighty angel say, “Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?” (Rev.5: 2). John wept bitterly, that no one was found worthy, but one of the elders replied, “...behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof” (Rev.5: 5)

On Dec.22, 1962, Bro. Branham saw in a vision what was to transpire in connection with the opening of the seals. The fulfillment of the vision was confirmed on Feb. 28, 1963, in the mountains of Arizona, USA. A constellation of seven angels appeared and formed the cloud, shaped like a pyramid and came down above the mountain where Bro. Branham was.

The mighty voice commissioned him, “Return back beast to Jeffersonville, for the time to open the seven has come.” Bro. Branham literally saw the seven angels. Obedient to this commission, he went back to Jeffersonville. There, each seal was divinely revealed to him by the Lord, who spoke to him from the pillar of fire. For seven consecutive days, the Lord revealed one seal at a time and it was then preached the same evening.

No one should bypass such a mighty revelation of God, but rather consider it prayerfully with the fear of God: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; but fools despite wisdom and instruction” (Prov.1:7). God addresses us “today” in the same way as He did Job, “...stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God” (Job 37:14). Job had a difficult time to understand the ways of God, but the Lord continued to speak to him, “Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?” (Job 38:2).

With our own opinions and outlook, we darken the counsel of God, but His revelation clarifies and throws light on His actions. After the Lord God has spoken to Job so explicitly, he cried out, “Behold, I am file; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth. Once have I spoken, but I will not answer: yea, twice, but I will proceed no further” (Job 40:4-5). Because Job had found favour with God, he laid his hand upon his mouth and said, “Therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not” (Job 42:3).

We too must find grace before God and be ready to listen in humanity rather than judge and speak against the things we do not understand. Only then will He answer us, “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not” (Jer.33: 3). We are the privileged generation living at the time, in which we can witness the winding up prophecies. “And the Lord answered me, and said, write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie; though it tarries, wait for it, because it will surely come, it will not tarry” (hab.2: 2-3). We can testify to the fact the vision has come to pass at the appointed time. All promises of God are yea and Amen! He has kept His Word. We must remember, “...the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness unto him, neither can he know them, because they are spiritual discerned” (1 Cor.2: 14). Right here, a solemn admonition must be given, not to take these things lightly. This was the doing of Almighty God through His humble vessel, His prophet for this age. May the warning of old speak to our hearts, “But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, till there was no remedy” (2 Chr.36: 16). Time and space do not permit us to go into details about the multiple outstanding experiences of this humble servant of God. Not only in the meetings, but also in his daily life, the Lord confirmed His Word and showed His presence.

One time, he saw three rainbows coming up from behind the mountains. As he took off his hat, he became aware of the presence of God. While beholding this beautiful sight, the three merged into one, majestic rainbow. Just then, he had a voice saying, “Jehovah of the Old Testament is Jesus of New”.