DCLM Daily Manna 2025: DCLM Daily Manna 5 October 2025: Bracing For The End
Text: Revelation 18:1-8 (KJV)
After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his glory. 2 And he cried mightily with a loud voice, saying, “Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and has become a dwelling place of demons, a prison for every foul spirit, and a cage for every unclean and hated bird! 3 For all the nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth have become rich through the abundance of her luxury.”
4 And I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues. 5 For her sins have reached to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities. 6 Render to her just as she rendered to you, and repay her double according to her works; in the cup which she has mixed, mix double for her. 7 In the measure that she glorified herself and lived luxuriously, in the same measure give her torment and sorrow; for she says in her heart, ‘I sit as queen, and am no widow, and will not see sorrow.’ 8 Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and mourning and famine. And she will be utterly burned with fire, for strong is the Lord God who judges her.
KEY VERSE: “And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.” – (Revelation 18:2).
History shows that there are several factors responsible for the collapse of civilisations. But one recurring decimal in all those events is the action and inaction of the people that populate each era. These internal contradictions eventually eat up the civilisation from within, leaving it vulnerable to the slightest pressure. In that state, it is only a matter of time before it falls.
In the book of Revelation, Babylon symbolises the corrupt world system that is filled with evil deeds and sinful behaviour, hindering God’s purpose on earth. This system is destined for destruction, as proclaimed by a powerful angel illuminating the earth. The downfall of Babylon is a result of its indulgence in sinful pleasures, rejection of God, idolatry, greed, and exploitation of the weak for personal gain. John warns of the consequences of aligning oneself with this wicked system, urging people to escape its clutches to avoid facing the same fate. Ultimately, the message conveys the importance of staying true to God’s will and avoiding the temptations of the sinful world.
The iniquities of Babylon have come to remembrance before God, and the Lord will double her punishment in line with her conduct. Babylon had got away with evil for so long that she thought she would continue to reign and never face judgment or experience sorrow. Yet, the sentence is given: in one day, she will face death, mourning, and famine. The mighty God will burn her with fire and she will cease to exist.
Be warned. This world is coming to an end. God “hath appointed a day, in the which He will judge the world in righteousness.” This may sound farfetched to people today, especially those who have profited from the world’s evil system. But believers are cautioned to avoid being enchanted by wealth and riches and other trappings of the world. They must not be lulled into self-confidence and complacency because of the good things of this world, as that will draw away their heart from God and leave them vulnerable for judgment with the world. On the other hand, sinners must turn away from their sins and accept Jesus Christ as their Saviour.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Staying in Babylon is akin to remaining in a house marked for demolition.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
James 1–5
Daily Manna 5 October 2025
