S – For God has put a plan into their minds, a plan that will carry out his purposes. They will agree to give their authority to the scarlet beast, and so the words of God will be fulfilled.

Revelation 17:17 CSB

O – Commentary:

When the ruler in the Middle East takes on worldwide political power, he will also assume the place of God and demand that everyone worship him or else be killed (cf. Dan. 11:36–38; 2 Thes. 2:4; Rev. 13:8, 15). The world church movement, which characterizes the first half of the seven years leading up to the Second Coming, is thus brought to an abrupt end. It will be replaced by the final form of world religion which will be the worship of the world ruler, Satan’s substitute for Christ.

This is part of God’s sovereign purpose to bring evil leaders into judgment, For God has put it into their hearts to accomplish His purpose by agreeing to give the beast their power to rule, until God’s words are fulfilled.

 John F. Walvoord, “Revelation,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 972.

A – God’s purposes will be carried out in the events of Revelation.  Job 42:2 is one of my favorite verses – “For you can do all things and no purpose of yours will be thwarted.”  He is able to enact his plan and purpose in our lives.  We can choose to align with his will or our own ways.  The choice is easy when we view it from an eternal perspective.

R – Heavenly Father, you are the one, true God.  Your hold purposes for each of us that tie into your overall plan for mankind.  Thank you that you know us intimately enough to have a personal will and purpose that will bring us fulfillment and joy.  Help us to align with you as we grow closer to you today.