Evil gathers its forces more quickly, claims new victims with each victory and destroys the fortresses of protection built by previous generations.
Yet, the Woman cannot proceed on to the battlefield because her children are not aware of the need to unite and fight.
So great is the dilemma! For the Woman to go forth would be in vain, yet for her to wait is to cede these victories to the evil One. Still, it is better to wait, trusting in the ultimate victory after many losses.