Our brother Keith is troubled by the supernatural locusts of Revelation 9, wondering why God would torment those who, in these days leading up to the Tribulation, are already tormented enough by the many sadnesses of life.

The key to calming Keith's soul is found in Romans chapter 9, with an under-appreciated word God uses in the "Jacob and Esau" account.

Additionally, there is an important fact concerning the infamous locusts that I think Keith is overlooking.