Revelation 15:1-18:24
We witnessed the rise and fall of the Great Prostitute and the city of
Babylon. What you may not realize is that the Bible has come full circle. It is
ending the way that it began. What do I mean?
Let’s go back to the start. Shortly after the Great Flood, the Lord
told Noah and his sons to “multiply and fill the earth” (Genesis 9:1). In other words,
God was telling them to spread out, to disperse. However, a mighty warrior
named Nimrod refused this command and, in- stead, established an empire. “He
built the foundation of his empire in the land of Babylonia” (10:9, 10).
Eventually, Nimrod convinced everyone to live together, to disregard
God’s command. “As the people migrated eastward, they found a plain in the land
of Babylonia and settled there...” Soon they said, “Let’s build a great city
with a tower that reaches to the skies, a monument to our greatness. This will
bring us together and keep us from scattering all over the world” (11:1-4). Of course, the
Lord would have to divide the languages and enforce His command.
The incident at the Tower of Babel was the first attempt of Satan’s
to centralize all of mankind under one ruler. If he had his way, every nation would
surrender its independence and sovereignty and yield itself to the will of an
allpowerful ruler or governing body, so that he could have complete control of
every man, woman, and child on earth.
Though God has hindered Satan’s globalist plans by separating the
languages, the enemy has done his best to capture all nations under
his rule.
Consider the pattern of empires in man’s history and the pervasive desire that
our leaders have to obtain global power and subject all nations to their
control.
The emphasis to create a New World Order in our time is just Satan’s
old strategy in a new guise. Whether it hides behind the mask of the United
Nations, the European Union, or some other international coalition, he is still
attempting a hostile take-over of the world’s great nations. Thus, we can see a
clear trend today to establish a one-world government, a one-world economy, and
a one-world religion.
While these particular phrases may not be used in Scripture, the
prophecies are clear that a global system of government, currency, and worship
will take place (Daniel
2:41, 42; 7:16-24; Revelation 13:1-4). Even in our passage today, the hints were not
subtle. “This woman you saw represents the great city that rules over the kings
of the earth. The waters where the prostitute is sitting represents people of
every nation and language” (17:15, 18).
Daily Reflection
What signs can you identify that a one-world government, economy, and
religion are coming?
Should God’s people give into or resist the movement towards a
one-world government? Explain your answer.
Can these things take place while Christians are here on the earth or
will we depart first?
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