Welcome to our new project, the Daily Bible Devotional. The goal is to help you understand and apply

scripture as you go through a New Testament Bible read five days a week, Monday through Friday,

as we move from Matthew straight through to Revelation. In under four minutes each morning, we will recap the chapter,

make some application, present thought questions for the day, and offer a prayer together.

I'm excited about exploring God's Word with you, so let's get started.

Well, we're getting really close now, aren't we? This last five chapters, and we will have covered the entire 260 New Testament chapters, one each day. Thank you so much for going on this year-long journey with me. We're in Revelation 18 today. An angel descends from heaven with great authority, and the earth is illuminated by his glory. He declares the fall of Babylon,

calling it a dwelling for demons and a prison for every unclean spirit. Babylon is condemned for her

pride, immorality, and corrupt influence over the nations. A voice from heaven urges God's people

to come out of her so that they will not share in her sins or plagues. Her destruction

comes quickly, and kings, merchants, and sailors mourn her fall because she once brought them great

wealth and power. Yet no one can save her. Babylon is thrown down with violence never to rise again.

Heaven rejoices for God's judgment is fair, holy, and true. Her fall is a warning not to trust in earthly riches or corrupt power.

This was the relief the martyred souls have been calling on for a long time.

Trusting in wealth, luxury, and worldly power is a dangerous foundation for life.

What appears secure and impressive can collapse in an instant.

The world often values success, riches, and influence, but God sees the pride and corruption behind it.

When judgment comes, those who gained from evil mourn their loss, not because of love, but because

their comfort is gone. God calls his people to live differently,

to separate from what is impure and temporary. We're called to live with integrity, humility,

and eternal purpose. Earthly riches will fade, but God's kingdom endures. Our hope must rest in him

alone. Let us pursue what is holy, knowing only what is built on him will truly

last. You get that, like on his will, on his son, on his foundation? Three questions, please. Number one,

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