“One day the judgement of God will come and Babylon,
the city of man, will fall.”
We are
living in a nation where there are close to 30 million alcoholics, including
millions of teenagers. In the last year, nearly 700,000 marriages and families
were torn apart by divorce. There were over one million babies that had their
lives taken from them inside their mother’s womb. There were almost 20,000 of
our fellow citizens that were murdered in cold blood in their homes, on the
streets or other places. And if that is not enough, upwards of almost 7,000
churches closed their doors.
Revelation is a book in the Bible that reveals future
judgements to come upon mankind because of their rejection of God and His moral
ways. The Bible says, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a
dwelling place for demons, a haunt for every unclean spirit, a haunt for every
unclean bird, a haunt for every unclean and detestable beast.” (Revelation
18:2)
Babylon is the city America has become.
This ancient city is famous for at least three historical points. First, it was
the location of the infamous tower of babel where the nations made a failed
attempt to build a tower to reach the heavens and become like God. Second, their
notorious King Nebuchadnezzar built Babylon into an expansive empire,
conquering nation after nation. Third, Nebuchadnezzar led his military to lay
siege to Jerusalem, destroying it and capturing its people.
Eventually, Babylon’s pride and glory brought about its own downfall. Babylon,
which once was a servant of God, became His enemy. And 70 years after it
conquered Jerusalem, Babylon fell to its own enemies and was destroyed on the
crucible of its own ego.
The historical city of Babylon eventually grew to become a spiritual picture of
the godless cities and nations of mankind.
These are places where man joins together with others of like mindedness, to
pursue the evil desires of their hearts. The city grows in all things evil and
lawless, glorifying itself, feeling as if they are indestructible and god-like.
America is the city of Babylon. We have become a place that operates on man’s
own corrupt wisdom and knowledge. The evidence is clear. Confusion and chaos
abound. Crime, immorality and division exist in neighborhood after
neighborhood, while corruption lives in the halls of power.
But there is something important to note. There is another city, one that was
built strategically in opposition to the city of man. It is the city of God and
was established by the risen Lord Jesus Christ.
This city serves the desires of the Lord God, who is the Creator of heaven and
earth. Its citizens have turned from their sin, placed their faith in Christ
and walk in holiness and love for one another. The city is marked by truth,
service, peace, joy, kindness and much more. The Lord indwells its entire
population through His Spirit and is always with them. Ambassadors from this
city go out day by day into the city of man, warning their residents to flee their
city. They plead with them to find refuge in the city of God, as each of them
once did. Sometimes their message is received, while other times it is rejected.
The city of God continues expanding, bringing hope and rescuing those from the
city of man. One day the judgement of God will come and Babylon, the city of
man, will fall. Yet in contrast, the city of God, led by Christ the King, will
remain forever.
If you are part of the city of man, living for yourself and
your own desires, leave at once! Come to the city with a sure foundation, whose
builder is God Almighty. Come through His Son and the doors of grace and mercy
will be opened to you.
A prayer for you - Lord God, open the eyes of people to see what city they
live in. Bring them to flee the city of man and run to the city of God. Let
them leave behind their selfish ways and yield to the just and holy ways of
their Creator. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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