Back in July 2007, I won a contest that was hosted by author Hope Lyda. The contest was to promote her latest novel “Life, Libby and the Pursuit of Happiness”. Part of the grand prize package was a beautiful leather-bound journal that had scripture verses printed on each page. (Thank you again, Hope!) It took me awhile, but I finally filled each page, writing a devotional of sorts. So, what began as the blessing of winning a contest has become an opportunity for me to grow in Christ through reflection on scripture and touch others. Tomorrow, I begin posting that series of daily devotions. I pray that you will join me on this journey.
Two chapters on Mystery, Babylon. She is the great whore. She rides the beast. She is the mother of harlots. She is clothed in purple, scarlet and gold. She reigns over kings of the earth. She is caressed by the world. She is sustained by the dragon (Satan). Chuck reminds us that the church of Thyatira is promised to go through the tribulation. This is how. If you recall the earlier lessons, the church of Thyatira was called the Medieval Church. Mystery, Babylon isn’t the beast, but she rides the beast. There are ten clues in chapter 17 regarding her identity: she’s a prostitute; she has universal influence all over the world; she is seated upon the beast; she is expensively adorned and outwardly attractive; she’s a utensil in God’s service but a counterfeit; she’s a mystery linked with the Babylon of Nimrod; she’s the mother of prostitutes who has spiritual offspring; she’s a persecutor of Christians...
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