The Apocalyptic Angels
Three apocalyptic angels appear within the book of Revelation,
Given that each one has a warning message for the End-time generation.
These angels are clearly representative of those Christians who are active
Heralding Christ’s final warning plea to all who on this dying planet live.
The first of these three angels warns, that above, our Saviour's judgment has begun,
And that therefore, we all should give allegiance to no one but the Father’s Son,
That is, that all should worship the earth's Creator with total dedication,
Yes, He — who in the court above — is making a thorough investigation.
When Christ returns to this earth that's dying — it is only then — that He will reward,
As beforehand, over each one's record He will have very carefully pored.
But all those who heed each angel's warning, and thereby the right response display,
Won’t need to fear this judgment, because Christ will see that they've chosen to obey.
The second angel’s warning message, warns of falsehood that everyone must flee
If they — with the saved, and the God of love and truth — wish to spend eternity.
And everything that is false is “Babylon,” we via Revelation are told,
As falsehood and false worship parallel Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon of old.
We are also told that false prophets and messiahs, who mingle truth and error —
(And this, preceding the coming of our Lord) — will mislead many a hearer.
Therefore, there’s an urgent need for each Christian to ensure that apostasy
Hasn't caught them napping, nor imbibing such heresy, foolishly.
And hence the “wine” of "Babylon" that is also mentioned in Revelation,
That is confusing and misleading via its beguiling intoxication.
Yes, so very subtle and alluring is this clever Satanic cocktail,
That many earnest and committed Christians it's diverting down a false trail.
The third and final angel warns us all, not to go worshiping the false power
That will be controlling the whole of this earth prior to Christ’s second coming hour,
For this Babylonian system is obviously Satan's master plan
That's designed to gain him the worship that belongs solely to the Son of Man.
This power is religious, (we also learn from the book of Revelation),
As this persecuting power is guilty of committing fornication.
Yes, a worldly power it's not, for by nature, such are corrupt already,
No, this one is very pious indeed, and its success has made it heady.
Thus, what is seen here is a mixture — yes, a very wrongful combination,
In other words, religion wielding power via secular legislation.
It's a power that resorts to force to achieve what it considers as right;
A system that is built on error, one where black is just paraded as white.
In the book of Revelation, (full of loving warnings), one thing's clearly said,
And that is, that Christians should flee “Babylon,” correctly worship Christ instead.
Thus, such clearly shows us — that in "Babylon" — Christians are wrongly residing,
And that any who choose to remain there, our Saviour's will won't be abiding.
And therefore, every Christian who remains in Babylon’s territory,
Our Saviour will one day say to them, (and very sadly so), “Depart from Me,”
For even though they may have prophesied, even cast out devils in His name,
Or done many wondrous works, He will destroy them all with fire just the same.
Oh, how often it has been, (shamefully), that all throughout Christian history
Many people in the name of Jesus Christ, have thought and acted wrongfully.
And hence these three warning messages given via the book of Revelation,
That Christ in love is giving us, lest anyone endanger their salvation.
By Lance Landall
