“And some of the wise will fall victim to persecution. In this way they will be refined and cleansed and made pure until the time of the end. For the appointed time is yet to come.” Daniel 11:35 Strange verse for a meditation you may say, but let us consider. Daniel is hearing these words as he learns about the end times. Yes persecution happens, even if you live right and do good. Some would have you believe that God … Continue reading →
“But when Daniel learned that the law had been signed he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its windows open towards Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God. Then the officials went together to Daniel’s house and found him praying and asking for God’s help.” – Daniel 6:10-11 Daniel disobeyed the king’s law. He knew the penalty for doing this. Surely he could … Continue reading →
I share with you this morning Daniel’s prayer, a revelation of what his God can do and has done. “Praise the name of God forever and ever for he has all wisdom and power. He controls the course of world events. He removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars. He reveals deep and mysterious things and knows what is hidden in darkness though he is surrounded by light. I … Continue reading →
“We must not be like Caine, who belonged to the evil one and killed his brother. And why did he kill him? Because Caine had been doing what was evil and his brother was doing what was righteous. So don’t be surprised, dear brothers and sisters, if the world hates you.” – 1John 3:12-13 NLT Yes, doing what we know to be right comes with a cost in this world. Go along to get along feels like the mantra of … Continue reading →
