The world’s current events show that it is sinking fast into its final season of rebellion against God. This sad development is accompanied by a universal call to every individual for a lively faith that will not falter. God is calling His children to manifest a faith that joyfully conforms to His will in every respect.
Read MoreToday we find a profound prophetic element in King Nebuchadnezzar’s public announcement. It is set against his sincere exaltation of God for the miraculous deliverance of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. But this correct proclamation is immediately followed by something that is altogether wrong.
Read MoreThese recent years of exemplary service, as they humbly lived out the principles of righteousness, placed the God of the Hebrews in a conspicuous and exalted light. No human could have orchestrated the final outcome of that day on the plain of Dura…
Read MoreOne does not have to be highly educated to possess discernment between the real and the counterfeit; just a willingness to get to know God and spend time with Him as a friend… listening, praying, and studying His “love letters” to us. Such precious time…in the presence of God!
Read MoreIn the years leading up to this event, through the witness of Daniel and his three faithful friends, the Babylonians had been given an idea of Christ, the Redeemer to come. They were personable and approachable. They were ever ready to give the reason for their faith when asked. The principles of righteousness were evident in their lives, and it was no secret that they supremely loved and worshiped God.
Read MoreBy order of a mere man, even though a king, God’s most faithful representatives at this Babylonian gathering were subjected to a severe form of capital punishment.
Read MoreThough he was the ruler of the known world, no amount of military genius, statesmanship, or intellect made Nebuchadnezzar equal to the difficult task of ruling his own person.
Read MoreWith full confidence in God’s capability to deliver them from the king’s hand, they were not presumptuous that He would. Such a decision is entirely up to God. However, they well knew His will regarding worship; therefore their obedience to Him remained unconditional.
Read MoreDaniel’s three friends who had proven themselves excellent in the service of the king, and who held the same religious commitment to God as Daniel, were being hauled in for a public violation.
Read MoreThere are days to come when Christians who love God and obey His commandments will be accused of insubordination in the earthly courts of man.
Read MoreOne of Satan’s oft-applied strategies upon the minds of those who read the written word of God is the idea that ancient history recorded therein has no bearing or application in our day. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Read MoreThe herald’s commandment to worship, accompanied by music, wafted its way through an inviting atmosphere that has been carefully designed and orchestrated by the king of Babylon and his underlings.
Read More“Everybody who’s anybody” is there at the invitation of the King of Babylon who has set up the entire scenario.
Read MoreDaniel’s interpretation was being pushed aside and forgotten for the human purpose of misinterpreting God’s message and twisting the truth. The symbol divinely designed to unfold important events of the future to the minds of men was “stolen” by the enemy to hinder the spread of the true knowledge that God desired to impart.
Read MoreMy faith must be invested unreservedly in the character of God. Otherwise, I will continue to act upon my own common sense or to make my decisions after conferring with flesh and blood…
Read MoreBut rather than become intoxicated by this sudden change in his own circumstances, Daniel sought the king regarding the faithful friends who had prayed with him during the king’s dilemma.
Read MoreJust as Joseph led Egypt to store abundant grain during the days of plenty, God has made His word abundantly available now….
Read MoreDaniel’s humble and thorough presentation of the dream and its interpretation absolutely astonished the king. Each detail of the dream that God provided through Daniel aligned perfectly with the king’s now revitalized memory…
Read MoreWe are being given time to compare the kingdoms of men with the eternal kingdom under the divine rulership of God. It takes spiritual eyes with which to make this comparison, yet even a child can readily understand the difference.
Read More“Human language never set forth in so few words such a great volume of historical truth. The finger of God is here. Let us heed the lesson well.” Uriah Smith
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