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Coming out of my hardest year yet, I really needed the reminder that no amount of anxiety and panic is going to "fix" the situation. Being counted as among the people of God does not exempt us from the ordeals of living in a sinful, fallen world or from the rising floods that flow from it in all directions. They provide a platform for us to make much of our Father in the eyes of a watching world— or simply in the world eyes of one other person who desperately needs to know that He is real and He is good. They take up so little room, just two little words, and yet they can fill the whole day, the whole house, our whole lives with anxiety and fear. In this 10-day devotional, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth gives you glimpses of the life of Daniel and what it means to trust that “Heaven rules.
But two simple words can quiet them, calm our fears, comfort our hearts, and give us courage to press Heaven Rules!She moves through those parts at a high level, not trying to interpret them but pointing to how Daniel reacted and to how God is still in control. We never know what we’re stepping into when we choose the worship of God over what comes more naturally to us: the fear of man, and the tendency to prostrate ourselves before earthy powers, trends, and demands. For all of the miraculous works God performed through and for Daniel, it’s important to note that God never delivered Daniel from Babylon. If you are familiar with Daniel, you know there is a lot of prophecy and imagery that can be very difficult to understand.
I especially appreciated the encouragement to read the actual text before focusing on that chapter or section.Navigating Shame With the Psalms Its Time to Smile Again Running a Fearless Race Communication and Connection: A Biblical Perspective The Wise Will Shine by Vance K. They were no longer in control of their day, but they were still in control of their worship, and they would not relinquish that, under any condition. His rule over renegade viruses, cancer, and concerns about your marriage, your kids, your job, and everything else. Daniel lived his entire [adult] life as an exile in a foreign land, as a hostage in a culture that was hostile to his faith. I had always looked at it from more prophetic value but this book pointed out how Daniel was surrounded by a culture that was so crazy and yet he remained true to his values.
But two simple words can quiet them, calm our fears, comfort our hearts, and give us courage to press on: Heaven Rules!It has the power to calm our worst fears and anxieties, give hope to those who feel hopeless, and inspire courage in the fearful. It is a practical tool for how to rise above whatever circumstances we face and live with trust, serenity and confidence in God's rule. It can be easy to find yourself discouraged, these truths from Daniel 7 will remind you that regardless of what is taking place on earth, Heaven rules.