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A Revelation of Grace
Today’s Audio Devotion:
A Revelation of Grace
The book of Revelation may seem ominous and overwhelming, but it opens and closes with grace. In his prologue in Revelation 1:4, John said, “Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come.” And at the end of the book, Revelation 22:21 says, “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.” Scripture’s last book opens and closes with God’s grace.
The whole message of Revelation is that God has a plan for this world that will deal with evil and lead His children to eternal glory. Our future is assured by Him who was, and who is, and who is to come. The wickedness of the world isn’t going to last forever. The terror of warfare will run its course. Jesus will overcome His enemies and usher His children into the place He has prepared for them.
God’s grace and mercy are on full display in Revelation. Take a moment and rejoice in that today. Your future in Christ is coming, and it will be wonderful! Praise His Name!
The believer is grateful as to the past, restful as to the present, and trustful as to the future.
William Hendriksen
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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).