Well, we watched the last DVD of Daniel last night. It was sad. I cried, a bit. (I am such a girl!) It is one of the best studies that I have ever done. She told us that we had learned a lot, and we have. Quite a bit. A lot of history. A lot of prophecies fulfilled. A lot of prophecies yet to come true. I have a few things that I think will stand out most about the study, that I would like to share.1) We are living in "Babylon". This society, this place we live in has the mentality of Babylon. "It is I and there is none besides me" is our way of thinking. As a Christian we have to be resolved to stand against this. We NEED to stand out. That goes against many churches philosophies these days. Really makes you think.
2) We need to set our minds on God. By setting our minds on God, we will fulfill that mind set with our actions. Set minds lead to action. We want our action to be in line with God, not the world.
3) God will use whatever necessary to humble you. (Even making you like a wild animal, in Nebeccanezzar's case!) (or Neb as he will forever be called in my mind!) It is better to learn our lessons from the Bible than to have to learn them in real life. I hope that I can learn and have learned some of the tougher ones this year during this study. Otherwise...
4) Pride really does come before the fall.
5) God is Faithful!! (this one is so important) Even when we are being thrown into a fiery furnace. Even when there are lions who will devour us. Even when God lets a "vile king" rule over us. Even in the end when Satan is allowed to be loosed for a time. In all of those things, God is Faithful. He never leaves us. He's right there with us the whole time. And He's coming back for us... (Which brings me to a final point!)
6) When God says He is going to do something, He will do it! Have no fear! After studying all the prophecies that He gave to Daniel, and seeing the history that fulfilled those prophecies, I am reassured that God will do what He says He will do. Even though we may not understand everything about the end times, they ARE going to happen. We can rest assured that God is going to end this life and bring us into a New Life. Eternity is coming. God is a Planner and He has planned it all out. There is no need to worry. Rest in that!
I will leave you with a poem that Beth Moore wrote to remind us of all we have studied in Daniel. Thanks for letting me share my journey with you. It has been an amazing time!
Daniel
Daniel One - Carried off to Babylon
Daniel Two - Neb's Dream Statue
Daniel Three - From the Fiery Furnace Freed
Daniel Four - I'll humble Neb some more
Daniel Five - Handwriting says, "You die!"
Daniel Six - Lion's Jaws Fixed
Daniel Seven - There's a Judge in Heaven
Daniel Eight - Antioches spreads hate
Daniel Nine - Seventy Sevens in Time
Daniel Ten - Where's the Angel been?
Daniel Eleven - A Vile King's Succession
Daniel Twelve - Shine bright till all is well
Daniel's Done - Now didn't we have fun?
