Babylon was the capital city of a country that was the enemy of God’s people, Israel, many years ago. Babylon had ruled many other countries. The leaders in Rome ruled many countries when Jesus lived on the earth. Really, John may be talking about Rome here when he says ‘Babylon’. But ‘Babylon’ could mean any place that is against God and his people. That means a place where Satan rules. John desires that these visions encourage the Christians to be faithful in enduring their sufferings for Christ’s sake. Their sufferings are but temporary, whereas the sufferings of their persecutors will be eternal. Even if they suffer death, they can be assured of eternal rest with their Lord as a fitting reward for their faithfulness.

It reads in Revelation 14:6-11 Easy: Then I saw another angel who was flying high in the sky above me. He brought God’s message of good news that is always true. He came to tell this news to everyone who lives on the earth. He would tell it to people from every nation, from every tribe and from every language. He said in a loud voice, ‘Respect God and give him honor! Now it is time for him to judge people. He made the sky and the earth and the sea. He also made the springs of water. So worship him!’ A second angel followed the first one. He said, ‘God has destroyed Babylon! It is no longer a great city! It has caused people everywhere to do the same bad things as it enjoys. She is like a prostitute who makes men become drunk and have sex in a wrong way. She has caused them to turn away from God.’A third angel followed the other two angels. He said in a loud voice, ‘If anyone worships the wild animal and its idol, God will punish them. If anyone receives that animal’s mark on their head or on their hand, God will punish them. God will be very angry with all those people. They will be like people who must drink God’s strong wine. When they drink wine from the cup of God’s anger, they will have terrible pain. Fire and sulphur will burn them. God’s angels and the Lamb will watch while God punishes them. The smoke will rise for ever while they burn. They will have no rest during the day or during the night. This will happen to everyone who worships the wild animal and its image. It will happen to everyone who receives the mark which shows its name.’
Father God, I thank You and praise You for the revelation of Jesus Christ which You gave to your servant John to encourage us all that we must repent and walk right. Our future will be safe with You even if we have to suffer some. You Lord got us! Thank You that Christ took the terrible punishment for my sin and that I have been clothed in His righteousness, by faith in His death and Resurrection. Keep Me meek, humble and Care Full for Your glory and honor in Jesus Precious Name Amen.