The Lamb Shall Overcome Them For He Is Lord of lords and King of kings - Part 1161

Considerable air time is being devoted to the subject of end times these days. No longer are the warnings being issued from non-accredited news sources, but now we see long-serving, credible news agencies proclaiming a similar message. So, what is happening right now?

For a long time, I have referred to Revelation 17 and 18 (among others) because I believe these chapters provide informed insight into the world in which we live and the signs of the times that we are currently experiencing. We already know that the world economy runs on merchandise of gold and silver, precious stones, and fine linen, and flour and wheat, and wine and oil, to name a few. (Revelation 18:12-14)And, unlike any civilized time before now, the economic system is inextricably intertwined on a world wide basis.

As believers in Jesus the Christ, we are also aware that within the religious system, a woman sitting upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy will take on a higher profile on the world scene. This woman will be arrayed in purple and scarlet colour and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of fornication, and upon her forehead a name written, "Mystery Babylon the Great, the Mother of Harlots and Abominations of the Earth." (Revelation 17:3-9)

"How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her, for she saith in her heart, "I sit a queen and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow." (Revelation 18:7)

Politically, "all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of delicacies." In other words, the kings of the earth have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, all the while she repeatedly exalts herself above Almighty God.

And as John writes, "here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth. And there are seven kings; five are fallen, and one is. and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space. And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition. And the the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet, but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast. These shall make war with the Lamb ..." (Revelation 17:9-14)

And the angel said unto John, "The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues. And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate, and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire. For God hath put in their hearts to fulfill His will, and to agree, and to give their kingdom unto the beast until the words of God shall be fulfilled. And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth." (Revelation 17:15-18)

Nevertheless, as believers in Jesus the Christ, we know that the Lamb shall overcome them, "for He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and they that are with Him called, and chosen, and faithful." (Revelation 17:14)

Even when "the woman is drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus ..." (Revelation 17:6)

This is why we need to hearken to the voice from heaven saying, "Come out of her My people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven and God hath remembered her iniquities. (Revelation 18:4-5)

Instead, we are to remember the church in Philadelphia of whom the Lord Jesus says, "I know thy works; behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it -- for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept My Word, and hast not denied My name." (Revelation 3:9)

Who is saying this? "He that is holy, He that is true, He that hath the Key of David, He that openeth, and no man shutteth, and shutteth and no man openeth." (Revelation 3:7)

"The Holy One and the Just." (Acts 3:14)

"And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding that we may know Him that is true, and we are in Him that is true, [even] in His Son Jesus Christ. THIS IS THE TRUE GOD, AND ETERNAL LIFE." (I John 5:20)

"Of the increase of [His] government and peace, [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon His kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgement and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this." (Isaiah 9:7) Just before this, Isaiah clarified who was being referred to here. "For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6)

"And the key of the house of David will I lay upon His shoulder, so He shall open, and none shall shut, and He shall shut and none shall open." (Isaiah 22:22)

"Jesus said, "And I say also unto thee, thou art Peter and upon this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." Then charged He His disciples that they should tell no man that He was Jesus the Christ." (Matthew 16:13-19)

Still, Peter opened the key on the day of Pentecost, when he told 3,000 plus that in order to be saved, they had to first repent, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, so that you too can receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:37-42)

Peter preaching said, "For David speaketh concerning Him, "I foresaw the Lord always before My face, for He is on my right hand that I should not be moved. Therefore did My heart rejoice, and My tongue was glad. Moreover, also My flesh shall rest in hope; because Thou wilt not leave My soul in hell, neither wilt Thou suffer Thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou hast made known to Me the ways of life. Thou shalt make Me full of joy with Thy countenance."

"Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. Therefore, being a prophet and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, He would raise up Christ to sit on His throne.

He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that His soul was not left in hell, neither His flesh did see corruption. This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we are all witnesses. Therefore, being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, He hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.

For David is not ascended into the heavens, but He saith Himself, "The Lord said unto My Lord, Sit Thou on My right hand until I make Thy foes Thy footstool." Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified both Lord and Christ." (Acts 2:25-36)

This is why we can start "looking for that blessed hope and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ -- who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." (Titus 2:13-14)

Indeed, our blessed hope is the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus the Christ -- He -- singular -- gave Himself for us. so that He -- singular -- might redeem us from all iniquity. So that He -- singular -- could purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

One final note. If you are concerned about what is happening in the world, ask Jesus to provide you with His insight. Seek His Word for wisdom, studying diligently as a workman to show thyself approved. In fact, maybe this is a good time to start taking your Bible everywhere you go.

"But ye beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life." (Jude 1:20-21)

If you haven't repented of your sin and been water baptized by full immersion in the precious name of Jesus Christ, now would be a good time to do so. Just like the first 3,000 on the day of Pentecost. "Then they that gladly received His Word were baptized ... and they continued steadfastly in the apostle's doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers." (Acts 2:37-42)

Remember too that Jesus gave us His blessing in Revelation, when He said, "Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie. Behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee ..." (Revelation 3:9)

Keep His Word in your heart. And do not deny His name. The precious name of Jesus. Why? Because -- "neither is there salvation in any other, for there is NONE OTHER NAME UNDER HEAVEN GIVEN AMONG MEN WHEREBY WE MUST BE SAVED." (Acts 4:12)

Time is short. Stand in the offering plate.