January 26, 2012
The conclusion of Daniel.
Daniel has another vision. It is written in great detail. I don't understand all the details, but one thing is clear—God is in control. Nothing is left to chance, not here on earth, and not in the heavens. There are powers at work that we cannot see or even imagine. Our finite minds cannot understand the infinite Power, Majesty, Holiness, Authority, and Glory of the God of the universe. There just are not enough human words to adequately express who or what God is! The idea we can presume upon Him, or by our actions abuse His Grace, is just such an arrogant thought. Psalm 8:4 - "What is man that you are mindful of him?" 've written this before. When you even begin to understand a glimpse of His Awesomeness, falling to your face before him and crying Holy, Holy, Holy, just isn't enough. No wonder we have eternity to worship and praise HIM. No less time would ever be enough.
The man said to Daniel, "Do not be afraid. Some time ago you decided to get understanding and to humble yourself before your God. Since that time God has listened to you, and I have come because of your prayers... don't be afraid. God loves you very much. Peace be with you. Be strong now; be courageous." (Daniel 10:12) Hard times will come, but it is for your good. It will make you stronger, purer, and without fault. When the time for the end comes, it will come. "What God has planned to happen will happen." It will happen exactly when and how God intends it to happen. Nothing is left to happenstance. Romans 8:39 - "No power of hell, no scheme of man can ever pluck me from His hand."
Daniel 12 - The Time of the End
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The conclusion of Daniel.
Daniel has another vision. It is written in great detail. I don't understand all the details, but one thing is clear—God is in control. Nothing is left to chance, not here on earth, and not in the heavens. There are powers at work that we cannot see or even imagine. Our finite minds cannot understand the infinite Power, Majesty, Holiness, Authority, and Glory of the God of the universe. There just are not enough human words to adequately express who or what God is! The idea we can presume upon Him, or by our actions abuse His Grace, is just such an arrogant thought. Psalm 8:4 - "What is man that you are mindful of him?" 've written this before. When you even begin to understand a glimpse of His Awesomeness, falling to your face before him and crying Holy, Holy, Holy, just isn't enough. No wonder we have eternity to worship and praise HIM. No less time would ever be enough.
The man said to Daniel, "Do not be afraid. Some time ago you decided to get understanding and to humble yourself before your God. Since that time God has listened to you, and I have come because of your prayers... don't be afraid. God loves you very much. Peace be with you. Be strong now; be courageous." (Daniel 10:12) Hard times will come, but it is for your good. It will make you stronger, purer, and without fault. When the time for the end comes, it will come. "What God has planned to happen will happen." It will happen exactly when and how God intends it to happen. Nothing is left to happenstance. Romans 8:39 - "No power of hell, no scheme of man can ever pluck me from His hand."
Daniel 12 - The Time of the End
"Everyone whose name is written in God's book will be saved. Many people who have already died will live again. Some of them will wake up to have life forever, but some will wake up to find shame and disgrace forever. The wise person will shine like the brightness of the sky. Those who teach others to live right will shine like stars forever and ever... Many people will be made clean, pure, and spotless, but the wicked will continue to be wicked. Those wicked people will not understand these things, but the wise will understand them... as for you... go your way until the end. You will get your rest, and at the end you will receive your reward."Revelation 22:17 -
"The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" Let the one who hears this say, "Come!" Let whoever is thirsty come; whoever wishes may have the water of life as a free gift."Revelation 22:20–21 -
"Jesus, the One who says these things are true, says, 'Yes, I am coming soon.' Amen. Come, LORD Jesus! The grace of the LORD Jesus be with all. Amen."
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