The Angel of the Lord parted the waters of the Red Sea to lead his people Israel to the Promised Land. He will return again, a second time, symbolizing The Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The world will have a mighty witness before the reign of the Antichrist. He will bring about the literal animal sacrifices (done this time as a memorial) of the death of Christ. One indication of his return says that "before him goes the plague". For the world a great Time of Trouble lies ahead. But for his chosen remnant a great Time of Deliverance.