Reading
SAA Notes
Daniel is shown the place that Iran and Greece/Macedonia will have in Israel’s history. Iraq is still the world power. Within Daniel’s lifetime, Iran had conquered Iraq. 200 years later, Macedonia conquered Iran. Because of God’s revelation, God’s people were well placed to survive these catastrophic times.
SJA Notes
* God Above, please help us understand this vision and what importance it has for us today.
“Gabriel, make this man understand the vision.”
Daniel heard a man’s voice, but what a voice!
Jesus, THE Son of Man, commands Gabriel the heavenly being to speak to _a_ sone of man, Daniel.
“Gabriel, make this man understand the vision.”
How wonderful it is for us that Jesus gives us understanding. That even with the vast and incomprehensible Sovereign Will of God over and within the rise and fall of nations throughout time – Even in this, Jesus wants us to understand fundamental truths.
That God is sovereign. That He is in control. That human kingdoms are raised up and pulled down at His command, by His intent.
This is our God!
* Father God,
Thank You that You give us understanding.
Thank You for Jesus’ birth, His life, His blood and death, for His resurrection from the dead.
Thank You for this book of Daniel that we are able to read and wrestle to comprehend how Your power is worked out throughout time and across all nations.
Thank You that no power can prevail against You.
Praise Your Name!
Amen.