“Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store until this day, shall be carried to Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the LORD. And of w thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.”
We as a people have seen Babylon come. We were naive and hospitable. We taught the first arrivals what they did not know because we wanted them to live and enjoy life on this continent. Look what happened! We, as human beings, need to be able to identify the characteristics of “Babylon!” We, as human beings, are instructed to separate ourselves from this untoward generation. The “untoward” is in reference to Babylon. The word “Babylon” comes from the root word “Babel.” Babel is in reference to man's attempt to create an existence that would not be subject to God or God's authority. A tower was built and pitched (water-proofed) within and without and constructed high enough no flood could destroy it. So God, in response to their folly, confused their tongues and their ability to communicate with each other was taken. We, Native people, saw Babylon come to our shores and wave after wave of patriots to the Babylonish system came until the whole continent was occupied. Europe and been rendered an environmental cesspool fraught with infections and diseases that was killing their populaces. Most of the tribes in Europe had been subdued and made captives and converts. Whole tribes disappeared and then, the system came here and continued their plundering and perpetrations. I am not challenging flesh and blood this morning, but challenging any allegiance or participation in the efforts of “Babylon.” In order to anchor it's “system” in our midst it must gain patriots. What better way than through wars and rumors of wars. Korea, Vietnam and now, the Middle East are examples of the efforts of a system that functions and is the creation of the evil spirit who thought to overthrow God and occupy His Throne. Isaiah 39 [1] At that time Merodach-baladan, the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah: for he had heard that he had been sick, and was recovered. [2] And Hezekiah was glad of them, and shewed them the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not. [3] Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee? And Hezekiah said, They are come from a far country unto me, even from Babylon. [4] Then said he, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All that is in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them. [5] Then said Isaiah to Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD of hosts: [6] Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store until this day, shall be carried to Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the LORD. [7] And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon. [8] Then said Hezekiah to Isaiah, Good is the word of the LORD which thou hast spoken. He said moreover, For there shall be peace and truth in my days. Regardless of what country or on what continent we were born on, we were all born in Babylon and educated under the auspices of the evil spirit in his efforts to progress his intentions. We, who would believe, are instructed not to love the world nor the things of the world because any love for the world causes separation from God. The phrase comes to mind, “they are in the world, but not of the world.” We need to become the “they” if we aren't already. Jesus Christ purchased our freedom and each of us can claim that freedom. Mankind is aware that the continuing pollution of the earth will necessitate and escape and would think to find another planet to establish and perpetuate human existence. It is just one more attempt to build a “tower of babel” indifference to God or His Authority. Babylon is made up of religious, political, social, and economic institutions who function in collusion with each other for the same purpose. We are told we cannot serve God and mammon. God has a Way that is above every way. That Way is clear, exact and precise. There is no other way. Luke 24 [47] And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Acts 2 [38] Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. ... [47] Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
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