Sun.’s Devo - The Last Battle

Read: Jeremiah 51:1-53: Titus 2:1-15; Psalm 99:1-9; Proverbs 26:17
The “spirit of the destroyer” was the Medes and the Persians who were going to come against Babylon. They would come and completely destroy Babylon for Israel’s sake. There will be no healing for Babylon. Babylon was birthed in wickedness back at the tower of Babel and will end totally torn down.
It’s false gods were objects of mockery because they had no life in them. The very foundation of Babylon was confusion which will be unearthed. God said he would stretch out his hand and roll them off the cliffs and make Babylon a burned out mountain. That sounds a lot like Revelation.
God will blow the trumpet and bring all the nations together for battle. This battle was Babylon against the Medes but in the end it will be Armageddon. The last battle will be God’s army against the spirit of Babylon, which is Satan’s army. Vengeance will be served.
In Titus, Paul urges Titus to teach all ages to have self-control, respect for their fellow man, honor for authority, love for all, and contentment in their state of life. This was a tall order because Titus was a young man and fighting timidity. Paul encouraged him to teach, encourage and rebuke with authority and not to let anyone despise him because of his age.
Lord, you hold the future in your hands. Help us to know the season we are in. Help us not live in dread or fear because you are doing great and mighty things in our land. The best is yet to come for your people.