“God is still in Control”


BIBLE READING: Revelation 17
                                                                                                                                        
                I imagine that most of us studying these home devos live in the United States.  In our society, too often, we opt to keep things at peace.  Usually it’s because we don’t want to “rock the boat,” or cause any problems.  Verse 14 is inspiring to those who would’ve read this writing by John so that they would not compromise and follow the materialism of this world (the harlot) or the worldliness (the beast) that support that attitude.  Many would have been tempted in order to maintain peace.  But John urged them to remain steadfast because they would be on the side of ultimate victory.  “These shall war against the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them, for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings; and they also shall overcome that are with Him, called and chosen, and faithful.” (Revelation 17:14).  Those who continue with Christ will be victorious as He is victorious.  God revealed to John that those who support the harlot will fail, ultimately go to destruction, will become disappointed with the pleasures of the world but it will be too late, and that God still uses them to accomplish His divine purposes. (v. 10-17)  God is still in control.  John is reminding us of that.  Don’t forget it.  Re-read verse 14 and see how it is one of the most triumphant verses in the Bible.  No matter what you are enduring in life right now, remember … God ultimately wins!

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