Revelation 17-18 These two chapters tell of the destruction of "Babylon".   This is a city, depicted here as an immoral woman who calls herself a queen.  She is a place of great wealth, a center of commerce, vital to all the merchants of all the nations.  Yet, she is a place of demons, corrupt and immoral in every way.

Here, we learn of the judgement that God has planned for this great city. Every sin will be punished.  Every evil will be paid back double.  "In one day" the plagues will come.  "In one hour".. all will be destroyed.  All who see this will stand back and weep... for the loss of this wealth... but not because of their own sinfulness and need for repentance.

Even the angel's explanation of these mysteries are mysterious to me.  But, the most important thing that I can know is that Jesus.. "the Lamb will overcome them because He is the Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him are the called and chosen and faithful." 

When all is said and done, I want to be on the Lord's side..

Father in heaven, hallowed is Your Name.  You are righteous and just and Your purposes and plans for this world will be perfectly completed.  Strengthen us with Your strength that we might stand firm, resisting all evil, clothed in Truth, Righteousness, Peace, and Salvation.  May we daily take up the shield of faith, the Sword of the Spirit.. Your Word.  May we stand steadfast in Your strength and grow deeper in love with You as we abide in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.