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The Solid Rock: Honey in the Rock
Today’s Audio Devotion:
The Solid Rock: Honey in the Rock
“O my brother, do you know the Savior, who is wondrous, kind, and true? He’s the rock of your salvation! There’s honey in the Rock for you.”1
There is evidence that ancient civilizations practiced the art of beekeeping in order to harvest honey and pollinate crops. The practice of keeping bees intentionally grew out of the observation that bees will naturally create a hive in trees, crevices in rocks, and even in the carcass of a wild animal (Judges 14:8-9). Isaiah referred to the Assyrian army as bees that would rest “in the clefts of the rocks” (Isaiah 7:18-19). When Moses (Deuteronomy 32:13) and the psalmist (Psalm 81:16) referred to God providing “honey from the rock,” it was likely a metaphorical reference to God’s provision for His people—just as He provided water from a rock in the wilderness (Exodus 17:6; Numbers 20:8-11), an image that was seen to be the preincarnate Christ (1 Corinthians 10:3-4).
However unlikely your circumstances may seem, know that God is able to provide for you through Christ Jesus.
God’s purposes always have God’s provision.
John Blanchard
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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).