Prepare for Daniel
Heads up, everyone! We will soon be starting a series in the book of Daniel. It is a fascinating book that reveals the faith and courage of Daniel and his friends in captivity. So often we hear, “Dare to be a Daniel!” But, as is usually the case, Daniel is not the main focus of this book. (Can you guess who is? Yes, it’s that typical Sunday School answer . . . ‘God is!’) But more specifically, the Sovereignty of God is the focus. One author outlined the book as:
God’s rule over individuals
God’s rule over nations
God’s rule over Israel’s future (and ours)
We are living in a time of increasing turmoil which, according to 2 Timothy 3:1, is to be expected. “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty . . .”
Daniel will remind us that our Sovereign God is in complete control of all events. He will also remind us, as does the Apostle Paul, that we are “waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.” (Titus 2:13)
In preparation for this series, let's all begin reading Daniel. Maybe it will become one of your favorite Old Testament books, as it is mine.