DCLM Daily Manna 6 October 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Babylon: From Boom To Doom

TOPIC: Babylon: From Boom To Doom (DCLM Daily Manna 6 October 2025)

KEY VERSE: “And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning” (Revelation 18:9).

TEXT: Revelation 18:9-20 (KJV)

9 And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning,

10 Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.

11 And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more:

12 The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,

13 And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men.

14 And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all.

15 The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,

16 And saying, Alas, alas that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!

17 For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,

18 And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!

19 And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.

20 Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

One incontestable fact of life is the ephemeral nature of everything in this world, including humans. Kingdoms have risen and fallen. For instance, the Roman Empire, at the height of its reign, was one of the most powerful and extensive political entities in history.

Its dominion spanned the Mediterranean basin and much of Europe. It boasted formidable military, political, and social institutions and produced power drunk emperors. But, at last, the empire crumbled; first, the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD, and later, the Eastern Roman Empire in 1453.

Today’s text focuses on the fall of Babylon the Great, a name used here symbolically representing this world’s Antichristian, idolatrous, immoral, and abominable system. The original Babylon was the capital city of the ancient Babylonian Empire, which has come to symbolise evil because of its tyranny and corruption. However, today’s Bible passage is not about geographical Babylon but the Antichristian powers and network of corruption that drives the worldly system, even though some have tried to apply it to different present-day countries. This Antichristian force is represented by a great harlot, gorgeously adorned, wielding a corrupting global influence, and drunk with the blood of the saints. The fall of Babylon the Great is mourned here by her patrons and admirers.

Today, the corrupting and abominable influence of this great harlot has permeated every facet of the world’s system, threatening the church of Christ. But in God’s arrangement, the church will triumph over her to the astonishment of all rebellious men. Observe that the mourners here, who shared Babylon’s sensual pleasures and profited from her wealth and trade, were only concerned about their material loss and had no “godly sorrow (that) worketh repentance to salvation.” Unable to rescue her, they were perplexed by the swiftness of God’s judgment upon Babylon. This will mark the end of the abominable, worldly system.

As we watch the events of the last days unfold, every Christian must be more conscious of the delicateness of this hour. We must deepen our devotion to the Lord and commitment to righteous living, and the spread of the gospel.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Our ultimate security lies in leaving Babylon, not living in Babylon.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Isaiah 1-4

Deeper Life Daily Manna For Today 2025 was written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.