Scripture

Our redeemer, whose name is the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, is the Holy One of Israel.

Observation

The daughter of Babylon, the princess, is a princess no more. She is reduced to manual labour, naked and exposed

Babylon will never again be known as the queen of nations. The Lord is the Redeemer of Israel, and He will set them free.

Babylon’s wisdom and knowledge have led her astray. Now calamity will fall. All of her magical charms and all of the astrologers are worthless to rescue Babylon.

Application

The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is the one who rescues us.

Often we feel overwhelmed by things that have we have no control over, forces that seem too big for us to withstand.

The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is with us. God is greater, more powerful, and more faithful than we can imagine.

It was God who rescued His people Israel from the strongest and most powerful forces in the world – first Egypt and then Babylon.

It was God’s purpose to allow Israel to be taken into captivity. He wanted to teach them to be faithful to Him. When the time that He established was finished, He let them go. Babylon was destroyed, and Israel was released.

Nothing in this world is too strong to stand against God’s power.

Prayer

Lord of Heavens Armies, I am so glad to be your child. Thank you for adopting me into your family. Thank you that you do the fighting for me. Amen.