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Lessons From May Flowers: Rose
Today’s Audio Devotion:
Lessons From May Flowers: Rose
Corporate style consultants often advise men to include a red “power tie” in their wardrobe, and a red suit or dress for women. Why red? Because it projects power, or said another way, passion. It’s why red roses are the most popular flower ordered on Valentine’s Day.
When Isaiah prophesied the ultimate renewal of Israel, he said, “The desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose”—a reflection of God’s faithfulness and love for His people in spite of their sins. The most powerful example of red demonstrating God’s love was when Christ came into the “wasteland” of the world and shed His blood on the cross for our sins. Isaiah wrote that our sins are as scarlet but that God could make them as white as snow (Isaiah 1:18). The only thing that could cleanse our scarlet sins is the shed, red blood of Jesus.
Red is the color of love. The next time you see a red rose, thank God for the shed blood of Jesus that cleanses you from all sin.
I hear the words of love, I gaze upon the blood, I see the mighty sacrifice, and I have peace with God.
Horatius Bonar
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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).