Babylon is Fallen (Part 1 of 2)
Babylon was an ancient city in the middle east. When comparing ancient maps with modern maps, it appears to be in the same location as Baghdad, Iraq today. We do not find a physical place called Babylon today, but let me assure you Babylon still exists!
The Old Testament has not been done away, and it’s not just history. It is an insight to spiritual things. For example, Hebrews ch. 9 compares the physical tabernacle of the Old Testament with the real throne room of God. So, we are enlightened by this scripture that everything that was done in the Old Testament Tabernacle was a reflection of what is actually in God’s presence. Now through the blood of Christ, the Power of His Resurrection and the gift of The Holy Spirit we are each a reflection of His Glory and we are His tabernacles!
In the Old Testament Babylon was the enemy of the people of God. This wasn’t unusual because Israel had lots of enemies. What is different though is that the other enemies fell at the hand of Israel, but Babylon succeeded in sieging, and capturing Israel and desecrating the Holy Temple of God. (2 Chronicles 36)
There is so much spiritual significance to this fall of Israel. It was the first time they were in bondage again since God saved them out of Egypt. In Daniel chapter one we find that they didn’t waste much time to attempt to “reprogram” the youth by offering them food that undermined their faith and by changing their God inspired names to Babylonian idol inspired names.
Another thing to take note of is that Babylon took over in Israel because the people slowly began to stray from God’s commands, Godly leaders were replaced with worldly leaders, until the enemy finally took over the throne and they were basically defeated from the inside out. We still have an enemy of The Cross, and history is repeating itself, but this time it’s spiritual. Many that were bound in sin (Egypt) and were set free by the Blood of Jesus Christ are again straying from God’s Word and replacing Godly leaders with worldly leaders. Our nation is in danger of falling, and the people of God are in danger of departing from the faith. 1 Timothy 4:1 says, “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils”. So, those that had faith shall depart because of seducing spirits.
The church is in danger, but remember what Jesus said to Peter after Peter spoke with revelation from God of who Jesus is: Matthew 16:18: And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. So, The Church won’t fall, but some will fall from The Church. Brothers and Sisters, please guard your hearts from the deception of the seducing spirits of the enemy. Babylon had a victory over Israel, but it wasn’t permanent. Thankfully four Hebrew boys chose to be different and hold on to their God given identity even in Babylon. Three of them refused to bow down and worship idols, and Daniel prayed anyway even when it was illegal. They suffered the consequences of a fiery furnace and a den of lions, but these deadly blows turned into victories for the people of God. After God saved Daniel from the Lions, King Darius’ heart was changed and he wrote a decree that The God of Daniel was The Living God and His Kingdom would not be destroyed (Daniel 6:26). Later on in Ezra Chapter 3 the altar was rebuilt, then the temple was rebuilt. Nehemiah the Kings cup bearer was led of God to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem. God used the wealth of the enemy to rebuild that which the enemy had stolen!
So, be encouraged today! God is already victorious. There may be a battle, but The Church will still be standing when it’s over! We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; -2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Watch for part two of this, but if you can't wait please read Revelation 14:6-13 and Revelation 18:1-20. You can also find more on this subject in Isaiah 21 and Jeremiah 51.
May God bless you and keep you
Part 2 is now posted here
The Old Testament has not been done away, and it’s not just history. It is an insight to spiritual things. For example, Hebrews ch. 9 compares the physical tabernacle of the Old Testament with the real throne room of God. So, we are enlightened by this scripture that everything that was done in the Old Testament Tabernacle was a reflection of what is actually in God’s presence. Now through the blood of Christ, the Power of His Resurrection and the gift of The Holy Spirit we are each a reflection of His Glory and we are His tabernacles!
In the Old Testament Babylon was the enemy of the people of God. This wasn’t unusual because Israel had lots of enemies. What is different though is that the other enemies fell at the hand of Israel, but Babylon succeeded in sieging, and capturing Israel and desecrating the Holy Temple of God. (2 Chronicles 36)
There is so much spiritual significance to this fall of Israel. It was the first time they were in bondage again since God saved them out of Egypt. In Daniel chapter one we find that they didn’t waste much time to attempt to “reprogram” the youth by offering them food that undermined their faith and by changing their God inspired names to Babylonian idol inspired names.
Another thing to take note of is that Babylon took over in Israel because the people slowly began to stray from God’s commands, Godly leaders were replaced with worldly leaders, until the enemy finally took over the throne and they were basically defeated from the inside out. We still have an enemy of The Cross, and history is repeating itself, but this time it’s spiritual. Many that were bound in sin (Egypt) and were set free by the Blood of Jesus Christ are again straying from God’s Word and replacing Godly leaders with worldly leaders. Our nation is in danger of falling, and the people of God are in danger of departing from the faith. 1 Timothy 4:1 says, “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils”. So, those that had faith shall depart because of seducing spirits.
The church is in danger, but remember what Jesus said to Peter after Peter spoke with revelation from God of who Jesus is: Matthew 16:18: And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. So, The Church won’t fall, but some will fall from The Church. Brothers and Sisters, please guard your hearts from the deception of the seducing spirits of the enemy. Babylon had a victory over Israel, but it wasn’t permanent. Thankfully four Hebrew boys chose to be different and hold on to their God given identity even in Babylon. Three of them refused to bow down and worship idols, and Daniel prayed anyway even when it was illegal. They suffered the consequences of a fiery furnace and a den of lions, but these deadly blows turned into victories for the people of God. After God saved Daniel from the Lions, King Darius’ heart was changed and he wrote a decree that The God of Daniel was The Living God and His Kingdom would not be destroyed (Daniel 6:26). Later on in Ezra Chapter 3 the altar was rebuilt, then the temple was rebuilt. Nehemiah the Kings cup bearer was led of God to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem. God used the wealth of the enemy to rebuild that which the enemy had stolen!
So, be encouraged today! God is already victorious. There may be a battle, but The Church will still be standing when it’s over! We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; -2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Watch for part two of this, but if you can't wait please read Revelation 14:6-13 and Revelation 18:1-20. You can also find more on this subject in Isaiah 21 and Jeremiah 51.
May God bless you and keep you
Part 2 is now posted here
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