What stood out today: v12:3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. v13 As for you, go your way till the end. You will rest, and then at the end of the days you will rise to receive your allotted inheritance.
My response: God, I am struck with the details you know in all the kings and kingdoms and when they rise and fall. Even the days are numbered. I am encouraged to keep on keeping on, walking with you, leading many to righteousness. Jesus, show me the life and I will show others. I look forward to my reward, my allotted inheritance which is you and with you and in you. Yes Jesus, I look forward to more of you.
Showing posts with label Daniel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Daniel. Show all posts
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Daniel 9 - 10
What stood out today: v9:2 I, Daniel, understood from the Scriptures, according to the word of the LORD given to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. v19 O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For your sake, O my God, do not delay, because your city and your people bear your Name. v21-23 Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice. He instructed me and said to me, "Daniel, I have now come to give you insight and understanding. As soon as you began to pray, an answer was given, which I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed. v10:1-2 a revelation was given to Daniel (who was called Belteshazzar). Its message was true and it concerned a great war. At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks. v12 "Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. v21 No one supports me against them except Michael, your prince.
My response: Jesus, the war you are dealing with is terrifying – this revelation causes Daniel to be ill for three weeks! I love the idea of Princes/Angels sent to watch over and protect us. Lord Jesus, may I be one like Daniel who sets his mind to gain understanding and to humble myself before God. Not for my blessing but because You, Jesus, are worthy and it is right to do so. In exile Daniel served you well. It is the beat of our heart…
My response: Jesus, the war you are dealing with is terrifying – this revelation causes Daniel to be ill for three weeks! I love the idea of Princes/Angels sent to watch over and protect us. Lord Jesus, may I be one like Daniel who sets his mind to gain understanding and to humble myself before God. Not for my blessing but because You, Jesus, are worthy and it is right to do so. In exile Daniel served you well. It is the beat of our heart…
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Daniel 7 - 8
What stood out today: Vision of four beasts: v7:18 But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will possess it forever—yes, for ever and ever. v28 I, Daniel, was deeply troubled by my thoughts, and my face turned pale, but I kept the matter to myself. v8:27 I, Daniel, was exhausted and lay ill for several days. Then I got up and went about the king's business. I was appalled by the vision; it was beyond understanding.
My response: Your plans, O God, include great terror and horror. Sin - rebellion to you - is very great and horrific. Spirit, help me to see and understand just how bad sin really is. Jesus, as great as the rebellion is, your power is so superior. Again good and evil, although opposed, are not even close to equal in power. Yes, Jesus, teach me to fear you rightly. As the One who is above – above and beyond – beyond. Yes, Jesus, when you grant me glimpses of your majesty, the evil in the world shrinks. Thank you for showing Daniel and your Saints what must come to pass. Hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Yes – Shalom. Yes – Amen. Yes, Yes, Yes.
My response: Your plans, O God, include great terror and horror. Sin - rebellion to you - is very great and horrific. Spirit, help me to see and understand just how bad sin really is. Jesus, as great as the rebellion is, your power is so superior. Again good and evil, although opposed, are not even close to equal in power. Yes, Jesus, teach me to fear you rightly. As the One who is above – above and beyond – beyond. Yes, Jesus, when you grant me glimpses of your majesty, the evil in the world shrinks. Thank you for showing Daniel and your Saints what must come to pass. Hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Yes – Shalom. Yes – Amen. Yes, Yes, Yes.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Daniel 5 - 6
What stood out today: v5:5 Suddenly the fingers of a human hand appeared and wrote on the plaster of the wall. v6 His face turned pale and he was so frightened that his knees knocked together and his legs gave way. v23 But you did not honor the God who holds in his hand your life and all your ways. v6:16 They brought Daniel and threw him into the lions' den. The king said to Daniel, "May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!" v23 And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God.
My response: Jesus, were these your fingers? Makes me think of the time when you bent down and wrote in the dirt. Did you write the same thing?
Lord Jesus, teach me to fear you rightly. May my knees knock at your majesty. You are the Lion of the tribe of Judah and you are not safe, as Lewis writes, but you are good. The power of a finger writing in plaster. Awesome! Holy Spirit, teach me to trust like Daniel. Let me not waiver but stand in simple trust in God. Jesus, you are completely trustworthy. Father God, I believe you have the power and desire and determination to save... Rick, be at peace… thank you…I am!
My response: Jesus, were these your fingers? Makes me think of the time when you bent down and wrote in the dirt. Did you write the same thing?
Lord Jesus, teach me to fear you rightly. May my knees knock at your majesty. You are the Lion of the tribe of Judah and you are not safe, as Lewis writes, but you are good. The power of a finger writing in plaster. Awesome! Holy Spirit, teach me to trust like Daniel. Let me not waiver but stand in simple trust in God. Jesus, you are completely trustworthy. Father God, I believe you have the power and desire and determination to save... Rick, be at peace… thank you…I am!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Daniel 3 - 4
What stood out today: v3:25 He said, "Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods." v28 Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, v29 No other god can save in this way. v4:17 The decision is announced by messengers, the holy ones declare the verdict, so that the living may know that the Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone he wishes. v25 Seven times will pass by for you until you acknowledge that the Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone he wishes. v26 Your kingdom will be restored to you when you acknowledge that Heaven rules. v34 At the end of that time, I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven, and my sanity was restored. v37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble.
My response: Its interesting God, how you speak to people who don’t know you and when you do, they don’t know what you mean. You speak in pictures, parables. Only by your Spirit can we understand. Nebuchadnezzar has a dream in chapter two with an enormous dazzling statue with four elements. In chapter three, Nebuchadnezzar builds a 90 foot statue all out of gold, not the four elements. He issues a decree to worship the statue. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego make a bold profession of faith and you, Jesus, are there with them, uniting them, walking with them, and being present to them. In 2:47 and 3:28, God is still not Nebuchadnezzar’s God. He is the God of Daniel and the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.
It’s not until v4:37 when Nebuchadnezzar says, “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven." God, your white hot love pursued Nebuchadnezzar. What a glorious display of your power, sovereignty, goodness and mercy to know what it would take to subdue Nebuchadnezzar. God, what great stories of your strength over the greatest of men and kingdoms. You, O God, are truly the one to fear. The only One, the Holy One of Israel, the Holy One over, and for, and in, Rick. Lord Jesus, teach me to walk humbly in your kingdom. Teach me to: do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with my God.
God, I am struck by the “sevens,” seven times better, seven times or years. What Nebuchadnezzar ordered in v3:19, God decreed in v4:25. God you determined the length of years until Grace enabled Nebuchadnezzar to raise his eyes toward heaven.
God, you indeed set times, circumstances, plans, purposes. You are indeed sovereign over all. Yes, even sovereign over me. How wonderful! Thank you…
My response: Its interesting God, how you speak to people who don’t know you and when you do, they don’t know what you mean. You speak in pictures, parables. Only by your Spirit can we understand. Nebuchadnezzar has a dream in chapter two with an enormous dazzling statue with four elements. In chapter three, Nebuchadnezzar builds a 90 foot statue all out of gold, not the four elements. He issues a decree to worship the statue. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego make a bold profession of faith and you, Jesus, are there with them, uniting them, walking with them, and being present to them. In 2:47 and 3:28, God is still not Nebuchadnezzar’s God. He is the God of Daniel and the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.
It’s not until v4:37 when Nebuchadnezzar says, “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven." God, your white hot love pursued Nebuchadnezzar. What a glorious display of your power, sovereignty, goodness and mercy to know what it would take to subdue Nebuchadnezzar. God, what great stories of your strength over the greatest of men and kingdoms. You, O God, are truly the one to fear. The only One, the Holy One of Israel, the Holy One over, and for, and in, Rick. Lord Jesus, teach me to walk humbly in your kingdom. Teach me to: do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with my God.
God, I am struck by the “sevens,” seven times better, seven times or years. What Nebuchadnezzar ordered in v3:19, God decreed in v4:25. God you determined the length of years until Grace enabled Nebuchadnezzar to raise his eyes toward heaven.
God, you indeed set times, circumstances, plans, purposes. You are indeed sovereign over all. Yes, even sovereign over me. How wonderful! Thank you…
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Daniel 1 - 2
What stood out today: v1:2 And the Lord delivered Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand. v9 Now God had caused the official to show favor and sympathy to Daniel. v17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. v2:27 Daniel replied, "No wise man, enchanter, magician or diviner can explain to the king the mystery he has asked about, but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. v37 The God of heaven has given you dominion and power and might and glory v44 In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed. v47 The king said to Daniel, "Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery."
My response: Father God, you give and take away kingdoms. You give dominion and power and might and glory. You reveal mysteries, you reveal yourself. I am struck at your generosity. You are such a giver. You granted knowledge and understanding to serve you and your people well. Father, thank you for revealing and giving Jesus to and for me. In Him I have been given every spiritual blessing; all wisdom, dominion, power, might, and glory. Holy Spirit, help me to take hold of these truths. Help me to believe…
My response: Father God, you give and take away kingdoms. You give dominion and power and might and glory. You reveal mysteries, you reveal yourself. I am struck at your generosity. You are such a giver. You granted knowledge and understanding to serve you and your people well. Father, thank you for revealing and giving Jesus to and for me. In Him I have been given every spiritual blessing; all wisdom, dominion, power, might, and glory. Holy Spirit, help me to take hold of these truths. Help me to believe…
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