there is absolutely no one that can predict when this Bible prophecy occurs. It could be 100s of years from now. This kind of stuff is what gives Christians a bad name.
But it will happen. And I suspect soon as Gog is stirring and it appears the hook in the jaw has been set with the agreements with Iran and Iraq.....
Just as deleterious to Christians are those who pooh pooh any soon fulfillment of Bible prophecy - they act as if they never expect the events to occur.
Personally I am looking up as commanded. Our salvation draweth nigh.
It is not a prediction of when but an awareness of what will be. Many have gone through great tribulation, and are at this moment. However, pray it does not occur on the Sabbath or in the winter for that is the GREAT Tribulation.
If Christians of all eras had not needed to know about being targets, then the Revelation would not have been given then but would have been later. It is relevant to all. Denying the possibility of dying for your faith is always naive. Remember Columbine.
As for today’s relevancy, child sacrifice is world wide. It is a great abomination. Only 6 nations do not allow it any time. How many innocent deaths is the righteous omniscient, all caring Creator witnessing every day, 24/7 as the earth spins from light into dark. He cannot let it continue and the only reason for what we view as delay is because the world has to hear of Him so those whose names are written in the Book of Life come to know Him.
The fields are ripe. Are we sending missionaries to our cities? Are we sharing His love and sacrifice, His call to His sheep through every means?