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Eternal Light
Today’s Audio Devotion:
Eternal Light
On the fourth day of Creation, God created the sun, the moon, and the stars. But when the New Jerusalem will become the abode of the saved, there will be no need for the sun or moon to provide light to the city. Indeed, there will be no night at all (Revelation 21:25).
In John’s vision of the eternal city in Revelation 21:22-26, he describes light in the New Jerusalem. Supposedly, the sun and moon will still exist in the heavens, but as for light in the New Jerusalem, there will be a different source: the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ. The glory of God will illuminate the entire city with Jesus Christ Himself being the source of the glory and light. He who declared Himself to be “the light of the world” (John 8:12; 9:5) will fill the eternal city with His light forever. We who dwell there will reflect His glory and light for all eternity.
Let His light and life shine through you today as you anticipate reflecting His light for eternity.
I am walking toward a bright light and the nearer I get the brighter it is.
Dwight L. Moody
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Some 2,600 years ago, God gave King Nebuchadnezzar a dream. In this dream, the king saw a five–part statue made of five different metals (see Daniel 2). Each section represented an empire, beginning with Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon. Four of these empires have already risen and fallen in history—a clear fulfillment of Daniel's prophetic interpretation. The fifth and final empire indicates a future Europe—a ten nation coalition that will unite under the Antichrist's rule.
You can read about the King's dream and Daniel's interpretation in Daniel 2, but let's take a quick visual look at what you will find:
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King Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon
Daniel's words to the king are clear. "You are this head of gold" (Daniel 2:37–38).
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Medo–Persian Empire
The Medo–Persian Empire conquered Babylon in 539 BC and remained in power for approximately two hundred years (Daniel 5:28).
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Grecian Empire
Greece's Empire succeeded the Medo–Persians (Daniel 8:21).
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Roman Empire
When the Grecian empire was conquered by Rome, all the lands and peoples of the previous kingdoms were assimilated into the Roman Empire through the strengths of the "iron legions of Rome" (Daniel 2:40).
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Future European Coalition
This empire has not yet risen. Daniel foretells a time when the Roman Empire—Europe—will consist of ten kingdoms or leaders. The future Roman Empire will be present on the earth when God sets up His earthly kingdom (Daniel 2:44).