Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and mourning and famine. And she will be utterly burned with fire, for strong is the Lord God who judges her. v.8
Read chapter 18
Babylon is the center of revolt in the tribulation, just as it was such a great and mighty kingdom in the past during Israel's exile. Now it's hard to say if this is the same Babylon or just symbol of the type of city it will be. Here happens idolatres worship, slavery, and center of commerce and capitalism (remember in the kingdom all share their needs not having an economic system). From Babylon its influences has corrupted the nations once again. But when Babylon's judgement comes it comes swiftly as it happens in just one day, even just one hour (v.10). They are not able to put up a fight because God's swift justice causes to destroy all of Babylon, thus why God's people are told to come out of Babylon (v.4).
The wicked seem like they're in power forever, but quick will be their downfall. Just as Psalm 64:7 says, "But God will shoot at them with an arrow, suddenly they shall be wounded," so the wicked are caught dead in their tracks.
What hardship in your life seems to be never-ending? Cling to the hope of God's power to turn things right in just a moment, though now we may have to wait till that swift justice comes.
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