We are approaching the end of Daniel. Daniel 11 is hard to understand without an in depth look at history. The things Daniel saw and said would happen in chapter 11, did happen and many believe the last events of chapter 11 (around verse 36) have yet to happen. It may be important to just reiterate to your family that God’s Word can be trusted, and his promises and plans will be fulfilled.
Read MoreOver these last few weeks our family has been hit or miss with our family devotional time. I know, I know, I feel like I'm disappointing you all...But I always want us to be real with each other, and I definitely don’t want to come off like my family has it all together, and that we never miss a Devo. We do.
Read MoreEver hear about those Christians who claim that they have cracked the biblical code and have discovered the exact date that Christ is coming back? Those guys are never right, since we’re all still here, but I did think about that in the context of Daniel chapter 9
Read MoreIf you have been on this journey through Daniel with us the last seven weeks, you might start feeling tempted to stop and read something a little more “understandable” for your family. I mean what are these visions? How am I supposed to explain these to my family? Can’t I just read the more “relevant” parts of the New Testament?
Read MoreMy wife just said, “don’t you think it’s going to be challenging to have Devo’s around the rest of the book of Daniel?” I joking said, “yes, maybe we should just say….Daniel chapter seven….good luck.” Ha. Truth is, after Daniel six with the lion's den story, it does get more mysterious...
Read MoreAs the book of Daniel has been progressing, one thing that continues to be a challenge for me is the faithfulness of Daniel and his friends (Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego). They were faithful in chapter one by entrusting their care to God and not the king’s provision.
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