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Daniel 2:31-45

 

Daniel went on to tell King Nebuchadnezzar what he dreamt, and explained to him its meaning. In his dream, the king saw a great and fearsome image. 

A stone that was made without hands then appeared and smashed the great image. It was completely destroyed from head to toe. The stone then became a great mountain and filled the whole earth. 

What did this all mean? Every material symbolised a kingdom that would rise. King Nebuchadnezzar's Babylonian empire was the head of gold. A deeper study teaches us that the other kingdoms are the Medo- Persia (silver), Greek (brass) and Roman (iron) empires. The last kingdom represented by the feet of iron and clay is yet to happen, and will take place during the time of the Antichrist's rule in the Tribulation. These kingdoms will pass away when the God of heaven begins eternal rule, starting with the Millennial kingdom. This is shown by the stone made without hands, indicating its divine nature.

What does this mean for us? Our Heavenly Father is sovereign over the affairs of the nations. Though the world around us is ever changing, we never have to be afraid because our Heavenly Father is in control. He is also sovereign over your personal affairs and will never let anything happen to you without His permission. 

Thought: God is still on His throne, and He will remember His own. When trials oppress us and burdens distress us, He never will leave us alone.

Prayer: Father in Heaven, You alone are the everlasting God who knows the beginning from the end. Help me to trust in You to lead and guide me for the future. In Jesus' name, Amen.