Good Morning Friends,
“I, Daniel, was troubled in spirit, and the
visions that passed through my mind disturbed me.” (Daniel 7:15)
Not every message from God is comforting and
encouraging. The visions Daniel received brought trouble to his spirit. They
spoke of difficult times ahead for the people of God.
“He gave me this explanation: ‘The fourth
beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on earth. It will be different from
all the other kingdoms and will devour the whole earth, trampling it down and
crushing it. The ten horns are ten kings who will come from this kingdom. After
them another king will arise, different from the earlier ones; he will subdue
three kings. He will speak against the Most High and oppress his saints and try
to change the set times and the laws. The saints will be handed over to him for
a time, times and half a time. But the court will sit, and his power will be
taken away and completely destroyed forever. Then the sovereignty, power and greatness
of the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be handed over to the saints, the
people of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all
rulers will worship and obey him.’” (Daniel 7:23-27)
God gave Daniel a look into the future and it
was not all pleasant for God’s people. There was a time coming when the people
of God would be oppressed. It was a time predicted in which God would not come
to their rescue, not until the time was fulfilled.
This word that Daniel received is consistent
with the message John received in the Revelation. A time is coming when God’s
people will be opposed by wicked men. It will be a troubling time and it will
seem that God will allow His people to suffer.
But, here’s the good news -- it will be a
short time! That’s the word of Daniel and the word of Revelation. And at the
end of that short time “the court will sit.” God will intervene with judgment
and justice. Then, God’s people will reign for eternity and His kingdom will
never end.
Times won’t always be easy. That’s true in
our own lives and for the people of God as a whole. But -- hang on -- the
trouble is only temporary – the relief that is coming will last forever!
His, by Grace,
Steve
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