King
James Bible Daily Devotion – Learning
Scripture One Day At A Time
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Chapters: Daniel 10-12 http://imfollowingjesus.com/Bible-Reading-259.html
Message Title: Be Ready For Christ's Return
Hello My Friend,
In this world of global warming, oh wait, climate change, greenhouse gases, and emissions, fanatics all over the world pride themselves on doing things to help save the planet, ignorant to the fact that God is on control of all that is going on. At the same time, millions of people are frantically preparing for the apocalypse or Armageddon, whichever they believe it to be, also ignorant or denying the fact that God is in control. God is in control of this world and whether we deny it, ignore it, or don't care at all, the world will come to an end, but it's not the end of for those who put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ. “But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4.
God was giving Daniel all sorts of visions about the end times, and although he really couldn't understand all the visions, he did understand that there was a reason why He gave them to him. Daniel grieved over what he had saw, for three weeks he fasted and mourned over knowing what was coming to the entire world, an amazing thing happened as he was laying there dumbfounded. “And, behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength. For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me. Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me, And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.” - Daniel 10:16-19.
With all that is going on the world today, especially in our own backyards, it can bring us to tears and fears, but God is always with us, and He is going to protect. He does want us to explain the truth about the return of Christ, but He also wants us to live, He will give us the strength to lead others to Christ and live in peace through all the tribulations of this world. “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” - Romans 8:35-37.
If you think things are bad now, it is nothing compared to what it will be like before Christ returns, it will seem as though all hell is breaking loose, that is until a charming, deceitful, cunning man will arise to bring peace to the world. Once he gets the people trusting him and reigns as king that is when the truth about him will be revealed. Through Daniel, Jesus Himself tells us of this charming man who will come to save the world with his flatteries, right before he shows himself as the beast that he is.
“Then shall he return into his land with great riches; and his heart shall be against the holy covenant; and he shall do exploits, and return to his own land. And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate. And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days. And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.” - Daniel 11:28,31-33,36.
This king will be none other than the Antichrist, and God will let him have his glory for a while, but it will all come to an end, and he will too. Jesus confirms this through Daniel, and give him and all mankind a glimpse of hope. “And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book. And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand. Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.” - Daniel 12:1-3,10,12.
Every one that shall be found written in the book, this is no ordinary book, this is the Book of life and it contains the names of every single person who believed in and accepted Christ, this includes those who believed in His coming to save them during Old Testament times. Jesus goes by many names in the Old Testament, this time it is Michael, which means, “Who is like God”, the great Prince, who will stand up for all who believe in and receive Him. “And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” - Revelation 20:12-15.
Today's Prayer: God, It sure is scary to think of all the crazy things going on all over the world today, it just keeps reminding those of us who know You that we are getting closer and closer to Judgment Day. Lord, You know that the Antichrist is already here and is slowly taking over the world, and he is even deceiving Your people. We need Your protection, wisdom, guidance, and power to stand true to You and know who is deceiving us. Give us Your strength and patience to wait and not give into the temptations that are all around us by Satan. Lead us and guide us and help us endure the tribulations of this wicked world as we await for You to come and get us. In Jesus' name. Amen.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Chapters: Daniel 10-12 http://imfollowingjesus.com/Bible-Reading-259.html
Message Title: Be Ready For Christ's Return
Hello My Friend,
In this world of global warming, oh wait, climate change, greenhouse gases, and emissions, fanatics all over the world pride themselves on doing things to help save the planet, ignorant to the fact that God is on control of all that is going on. At the same time, millions of people are frantically preparing for the apocalypse or Armageddon, whichever they believe it to be, also ignorant or denying the fact that God is in control. God is in control of this world and whether we deny it, ignore it, or don't care at all, the world will come to an end, but it's not the end of for those who put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ. “But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4.
God was giving Daniel all sorts of visions about the end times, and although he really couldn't understand all the visions, he did understand that there was a reason why He gave them to him. Daniel grieved over what he had saw, for three weeks he fasted and mourned over knowing what was coming to the entire world, an amazing thing happened as he was laying there dumbfounded. “And, behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength. For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me. Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me, And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.” - Daniel 10:16-19.
With all that is going on the world today, especially in our own backyards, it can bring us to tears and fears, but God is always with us, and He is going to protect. He does want us to explain the truth about the return of Christ, but He also wants us to live, He will give us the strength to lead others to Christ and live in peace through all the tribulations of this world. “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” - Romans 8:35-37.
If you think things are bad now, it is nothing compared to what it will be like before Christ returns, it will seem as though all hell is breaking loose, that is until a charming, deceitful, cunning man will arise to bring peace to the world. Once he gets the people trusting him and reigns as king that is when the truth about him will be revealed. Through Daniel, Jesus Himself tells us of this charming man who will come to save the world with his flatteries, right before he shows himself as the beast that he is.
“Then shall he return into his land with great riches; and his heart shall be against the holy covenant; and he shall do exploits, and return to his own land. And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate. And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days. And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.” - Daniel 11:28,31-33,36.
This king will be none other than the Antichrist, and God will let him have his glory for a while, but it will all come to an end, and he will too. Jesus confirms this through Daniel, and give him and all mankind a glimpse of hope. “And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book. And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand. Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.” - Daniel 12:1-3,10,12.
Every one that shall be found written in the book, this is no ordinary book, this is the Book of life and it contains the names of every single person who believed in and accepted Christ, this includes those who believed in His coming to save them during Old Testament times. Jesus goes by many names in the Old Testament, this time it is Michael, which means, “Who is like God”, the great Prince, who will stand up for all who believe in and receive Him. “And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” - Revelation 20:12-15.
Today's Prayer: God, It sure is scary to think of all the crazy things going on all over the world today, it just keeps reminding those of us who know You that we are getting closer and closer to Judgment Day. Lord, You know that the Antichrist is already here and is slowly taking over the world, and he is even deceiving Your people. We need Your protection, wisdom, guidance, and power to stand true to You and know who is deceiving us. Give us Your strength and patience to wait and not give into the temptations that are all around us by Satan. Lead us and guide us and help us endure the tribulations of this wicked world as we await for You to come and get us. In Jesus' name. Amen.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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