Michelle,

Great article on the bitter waters yesterday.  I think you nailed it.

Here's another story to consider.  Moses led Israel through the wilderness for 3 days before coming to the bitter waters of Mara in Exodus/Shemot 15.  Rev 8 records a third of numerous things being destroyed surrounding the bitter waters of wormwood.  But G-d had a remedy for Israel.  Moses through a piece of wood in the water (symbolic of the cross) and the waters turned sweet.  If we're here when Wormwood happens, expect Him to do the same for us!

Shalom,

Joe