Heaven rules always. The kings of Babylon learned that the hard way. In the Book of Daniel, He tells us of the events of the pride of the kings of Babylon ran into justice by the hand of God. King Nebuchadnezzar was turned into a beast/ bird type creature and ate off the land for seven years. He then learned God rules in the kingdom of men.
The King Nebuchadnezzar’s son, Belshazzar, was partying blaspheming God by praising things made in this earth and partying with the Lord’s vessels. He was given a great shaking as a hand appeared and wrote some Hebrew words on the wall. He was measured by God and was found lacking. He lost his life and kingdom that night by an invasion.
In chapter 18 of Revelation, verse 4-5, we are instructed, And I heard another voice of heaven saying, Come out of her, My people, least you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues. For her sins have reached to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.
Paul also warns us in 2 Corinthians 6;16- 7;1, And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: I will dwell among them. I will be there God and they shall be My people. Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean and I will receive you. I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty. Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Remember when we were kids, we pushed and pushed our parents to get something we wanted. I believe an expression is to push to the breaking point. Well, our God looks at a cup that becomes full of iniquity and it starts to drip. That is His breaking point, when the time is fulfilled.
As it is written in Psalm 75: We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks! For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near. When I choose the proper time, I will judge uprightly. The earth and all its inhabitants are dissolved; I set up its pillars firmly. I said to the boastful, do not deal boastfully, and to the wicked, do not lift up your horn on high; do not speak with a stiff neck. For exaltation comes neither from the east nor from the west nor from the south. But God is Judge. He puts one down, and exalts another. For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, and the wine is red; and it is fully mixed, and He pours it out; surely its dregs shall all the earth drain and drink down. But I will declare forever, I will sing the praises to the God of Jacob. All the horns of the wicked I will also cut off, but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
There are two cups in the hand of our God. One is of wrath and one is of mercy…. the blood and life that was shed of our Lord :
Palms 116;12-19, What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows to the Lord, now in the presence of all His people. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
Why do you think it is written that the Lord holds precious to His heart the death of His saints?
Paul stated in Galatians 6;14-16, But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me and I to the world. For in Christ neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a new creation. And as many as walk according to this rule, peace and mercy be upon them and upon the Israel of God.
As we are bathed in the blood of our Lord Jesus, may we walk in the fullness of the newness of life that He has died to give us. May our ways show to His heart how much we treasure His cup that He has offered us in Himself.
I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to us the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.
God has warned us to get out of Babylon, so we do not share in her sins and live in her plagues…..Well, we live in the world but we are not to be part of it….
Holy Spirit, please increase in us the way to love the Lord with our whole heart, mind and life today. As we hear Your voice today, may we have ears to hear and to turn to righteousness. Thank You that we can do all things by Christ who strengthens us. Thank You for Your grace and mercy, Father. We delight that You have called us Your sons and daughters. Lord, teach us how to walk in fullness of Your kingdom today. In Jesus Name, we ask this and thank You. We Love You.
Our Heavenly Father gave us His Food for His kingdom at a great cost. He made sure we are fully satisfied by His Provision. Babylon offers no comfort for our restless hearts. There is only One Place that satisfies our broken hearts. Living there is our fullness of joy and our hearts contentment. Living in the heart of our Father in Christ Jesus, our Lord. The Best Secret Place in the universe and eternity…. and it is ours, beloved!
