Post by Woody Williams on Nov 28, 2006 7:05:08 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Daniel 7:19, 21-22, 27
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Then I desired to know the truth concerning the fourth beast, which
was different from all the rest, exceedingly terrifying, with its
teeth of iron and claws of bronze, and which devoured and broke in
pieces, and stamped what was left with its feet.
As I looked, this horn made war with the holy ones and was prevailing
over them, until the Ancient One came; then judgment was given for
the holy ones of the Most High, and the time arrived when the holy
ones gained possession of the kingdom.
"The kingship and dominion
and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven
shall be given to the people of the holy ones of the Most
High;
their kingdom shall be an everlasting kingdom,
and all dominions shall serve and obey them."
Devotional
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The vision of Daniel concludes with the death of the great beast that
would enslave the world. The beast will be overcome and people will
be delivered from its power. The kingdom of God will emerge for all
to participate in. Again, the triumph of Jesus over the power of evil
ushers in an everlasting kingdom of peace and justice. God's plan
within history moves in this direction.
Prayer
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Gracious God, I give you thanks for the victory of Jesus that secures
a future in your peace. Amen
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Then I desired to know the truth concerning the fourth beast, which
was different from all the rest, exceedingly terrifying, with its
teeth of iron and claws of bronze, and which devoured and broke in
pieces, and stamped what was left with its feet.
As I looked, this horn made war with the holy ones and was prevailing
over them, until the Ancient One came; then judgment was given for
the holy ones of the Most High, and the time arrived when the holy
ones gained possession of the kingdom.
"The kingship and dominion
and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven
shall be given to the people of the holy ones of the Most
High;
their kingdom shall be an everlasting kingdom,
and all dominions shall serve and obey them."
Devotional
----------
The vision of Daniel concludes with the death of the great beast that
would enslave the world. The beast will be overcome and people will
be delivered from its power. The kingdom of God will emerge for all
to participate in. Again, the triumph of Jesus over the power of evil
ushers in an everlasting kingdom of peace and justice. God's plan
within history moves in this direction.
Prayer
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Gracious God, I give you thanks for the victory of Jesus that secures
a future in your peace. Amen