Song # 2073 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in Jeremiah chapter 51 that God is preparing the nations to attack Babylon for her sins against the Lord.
Lift up a banner in the land! Blow the trumpet among the nations! Prepare the nations for battle against Babylon; summon against her these kingdoms: Ararat, Minni and Ashkenaz. Appoint a commander against her; send up horses like a swarm of locusts (Jeremiah 51:27). Prepare the nations for battle against Babylon- the kings of the Medes, her governors and all their officials, and all the countries they rule (Jeremiah 51:28). The land trembles and writhes, for the Lord’s purposes against Babylon stand- to lay waste the land of Babylon so that no-one will live there (Jeremiah 51:29). Babylon’s warriors have stopped fighting; they remain in their strongholds. Their strength is exhausted; they have become like women. Her dwellings are set on fire; the bars of her gates are broken (Jeremiah 51:30). One courier follows another and messenger follows messenger to announce to the king of Babylon that his entire city is captured (Jeremiah 51:31), the river crossings seized, the marshes set on fire and the soldiers terrified (Jeremiah 51:32).
Thought for today: trust in God today and prepare for you tomorrow.
Thought for the future: enjoy the abundance of God’s gifts, but never forget the Giver. Where will you spend your eternity?