My Truth: This world we live in is Babylon, satan’s kingdom. We are instructed to come out of her.
Satan was given dominion over the earth following the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. “We know that we are of God, and that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.” (1John 5:19).
Satan has set up a kingdom where darkness reigns, where evil is called good and good is called evil. Today people live in rebellion to the commandments of Yah. Nations have enacted laws in complete opposition to the Word of God. There is no longer any the fear of God and as a consequence there is no restraint to man’s pursuit of the desires of the flesh. The verses below give us some Biblical insight into satan’s kingdom of darkness and sin:
- “See how the faithful city has become a prostitute! She once was full of justice; righteousness used to dwell in her— but now murderers! Your silver has become dross, your choice wine is diluted with water. Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts. They do not defend the cause of the fatherless; the widow’s case does not come before them.” (Isa.1:21-23).
- “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts.” (Eph.2:1-3).
- “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” (2 Cor.4:4)
We serve a holy God, who does not tolerate evil. We are warned in the Word that evil will eventually be destroyed. “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” (Isa.5:20). Throughout His Word the Most High Father calls those who are His out of satan’s kingdom of darkness.
- “Come out of her, my people! Run for your lives! Run from the fierce anger of the LORD. For the time will surely come when I will punish the idols of Babylon. (Jer.51:45-47).
- “Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins, so that you will not receive any of her plagues; for her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her crimes.” (Rev. 18:4-5).
I pray that we will consider to what extent we ourselves are tied to world and whether we are looking to what the world can offer us to achieve wholeness and fulfilment in life. Understanding that we cannot rely on man, the government or ourselves for this is the first step of ‘coming out of Babylon’. Let us therefore cry out to the Father to give us the courage and the faith to seek Him and only Him for our security, protection, provision and salvation.
My Prayer
Father AhaYah thank you that you are long-suffering and merciful. Please forgive us for being comfortable in satan’s kingdom and for tolerating and participating in the rebellion against you. Please help us to recognise how we are tied to Babylon and please help us to come out of her. We pray in the name of Holy YahshaYah. Aman.