Come Sit in the Dust

Good morning my Ekklesia Family

Could This Be the U.S.?

In a world of unmatched power, wealth, and global influence, there stands a modern Babylon—draped in red, white, and blue. Could it be that the prophetic voice of Isaiah 47 echoes not just to ancient empires but to present-day powers who have trusted more in their pride than in God? When nations forget the source of their blessing, could they too be called to sit in the dust?

Isaiah 47:1 (NLT) – “Come down, virgin daughter of Babylon, and sit in the dust. For your days of sitting on a throne have ended.”

In Isaiah 47, God speaks judgment over Babylon for her pride, cruelty, and spiritual arrogance. She believed her throne was eternal, her power unshakable, and her wisdom unmatched. But God exposes her deception, declaring her fall before she even realizes it. Babylon is called a “virgin daughter”—a nation untouched by conquest, yet destined for humiliation because of unrepentant pride.

Could this prophetic mirror reflect America? Have we, too, trusted in sorcery (Isaiah 47:12-13)—not of potions and spells, but of power, pleasure, and self-glory? Could the false security of wealth and military strength be the modern equivalent of Babylon’s throne?

God is not mocked. When a people place their trust in themselves rather than in Him, He lovingly, yet firmly, reminds them: “I alone am God, and there is no other” (v. 8-10). This is not just a warning for nations, but for hearts.

Your empire may not be global, but maybe it’s personal—an empire of pride, unforgiveness, or performance. God says, “Come down. Sit in the dust. Repent, and I will raise you up again in grace.”

Lord God Almighty,

I surrender my throne of pride. I sit in the dust willingly, confessing that I have trusted in my own strength, my own way, and my own understanding. Forgive me, Lord, for placing You second or not at all. Wash me clean of every idol I have entertained. Lift me by Your grace and restore my identity in You. Encourage my soul with the truth that even when You humble, it is always to heal. I repent, and I return to You today. In Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

If this Word has found you in a place of realization—if you’ve seen your own Babylon rising within, then today is your invitation to let it fall. Jesus Christ came not to destroy you, but to save you. He offers a new throne—the throne of grace. Will you follow Him today?

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