The recording of the future ultimate triumph of Jesus Christ continues in these chapters. In chapter 18, Babylon has been defeated. As with the beast and the prostitute in the previous chapter, the identification of "Babylon" is up for debate. The truly important point to understand here is that Babylon has been overthrown and this destruction was in direct relation to its sinfulness (vs3-5). This serves as a good reminder that sin will ultimately lead to destruction, whether on a national or personal level. Let us heed the warning given to us in vs4 - "Come out of her, my people, lest you take part in her sins, lest you share in her plagues."
Chapter 19 gives us another glimpse into the heavenly scene, and once again we see exuberant worship directed toward God. As I write this blog post, it is Saturday night. Tomorrow, I will engage in a foretaste of this heavenly worship as I gather together with other believers to worship God. Every Sunday that we gather to worship we are preparing ourselves for the activity with which we will occupy ourselves for all of eternity. The worship on this side of heaven can be wonderful, but oh for the day that we experience the worship in Heaven!
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