POMPOUS WORDS
Daniel 7: 19, 23-25
" 'Then I wished to know the truth about the fourth beast .... Thus he said: "The fourth beast shall be a fourth kingdom on earth, which shall be different from all the other kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, trample it and break it in pieces. The ten horns are ten kings who shall arise from this kingdom. And another shall rise after them; he shall be different from the first ones, and shall subdue three kings. He shall speak pompous words against the Most High, shall persecute the saints of the Most High, and shall intend to change times and law. Then the saints shall be given into his hand for a time, and times and half a time." ' "
Throughout history, Christians have borne the brunt of persecution, more than any other religion. Why is this? Because they stand in the way of Satan's rule of the earth. He wants the power to rule totally, and anyone who does not bow to him is to be destroyed. He will even attempt to change times and laws to accomplish his dominion. It will get worse before Jesus comes and sets up His earthly kingdom when "all kingdoms and dominions shall obey Him" (vs. 27b). So when we hear "pompous words" against God, and the Christian faith is attacked, we know that Satan is behind it, but he will not win.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: Satan hates Jesus-followers – the saints – and wants to get rid of them so he
can rule unimpeded.
Have an understanding day. Love you.
Daniel 7: 19, 23-25
" 'Then I wished to know the truth about the fourth beast .... Thus he said: "The fourth beast shall be a fourth kingdom on earth, which shall be different from all the other kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, trample it and break it in pieces. The ten horns are ten kings who shall arise from this kingdom. And another shall rise after them; he shall be different from the first ones, and shall subdue three kings. He shall speak pompous words against the Most High, shall persecute the saints of the Most High, and shall intend to change times and law. Then the saints shall be given into his hand for a time, and times and half a time." ' "
Throughout history, Christians have borne the brunt of persecution, more than any other religion. Why is this? Because they stand in the way of Satan's rule of the earth. He wants the power to rule totally, and anyone who does not bow to him is to be destroyed. He will even attempt to change times and laws to accomplish his dominion. It will get worse before Jesus comes and sets up His earthly kingdom when "all kingdoms and dominions shall obey Him" (vs. 27b). So when we hear "pompous words" against God, and the Christian faith is attacked, we know that Satan is behind it, but he will not win.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: Satan hates Jesus-followers – the saints – and wants to get rid of them so he
can rule unimpeded.
Have an understanding day. Love you.
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