Hi John and all the Doves....I am not good at writing or bringing my points across like some of the other Doves who do much better.  So, I looked for articles on the internet which would clarify my attempt at what I was trying to explain about the "two witnesses" regarding the 144,000.  I feel this to be very important as it puts in place events that otherwise would not be clear.  The links that contain just the truth are very rare, but after much searching, I found one that comes as close as possible to what I was trying to say:

http://www.danielrevelationbiblestudies.com/The_Rest_of_The_Story.htm

In a time when the whole earth is being torn apart with earthquakes and other disasters, there is no way possible for the "two witnesses" to be just two peopl! e.  The 144,000 are specially chosen by God and "sealed" with the abilities to perform miracles and to proclaim the Gospel in truth to all the people, nations, tribes, and tongues all over the world. 

But then, I think the link says it much better than I am capable of doing.....

YsiC,

Arlene

PS  I noticed that my "sister" Gerlinda posted the same link on Wormwood that I did!  That's great, because now the same great information is in two places and will not be missed.