The Sealing on Hold

What has been missing that keeps Jesus from coming? How should we read Revelation 7:1 and apply it to our day. Why are the winds being held? What will bring the latter rain? What does the latter rain do? Who are the watchmen and what is their message? Are the 144,000 a literal number? Who are the Great Multitude? How do we get sweet love, joy and peace? What is the Final Atonement?