Revelation 7 begins the Tribulation in earnest, part 1.

It reveals the 144,000 Jewish evangelists who will evangelize the Earth. The 144,000 Jewish evangelists finish the Good News Message of salvation by grace through faith in Messiah that His bride could not.

In Revelation 7:1 the 4winds of judgment are in Yahweh’s hands and His angels, not in any others. 4 angels stand at the 4 corners of the Earth holding the 4 winds of judgment so that they cannot blow upon the Earth.

In Revelation 7:2-3, Yahweh gives the command to delay the judgments of the Great Tribulation until all His servants are sealed. The seal means the mark of possession, authority, power, protection, and preservation.

Revelation 7:1-3 occurs between the opening of the 6th and 7th seals seen on the scroll John saw. John’s 1st vision included 4 angels being commanded to hold back the 4 winds at every corner on Earth.

Revelation 7:4-8 refers to Yahweh suspending His judgment on the Earth by holding back the 4 winds. The purpose of this delay is to allow for a sealing of the 144,000 Jewish evangelists of Yahweh.