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Glimpses of Heaven: Ezekiel
Today’s Audio Devotion:
Glimpses of Heaven: Ezekiel
Some biblical heroes had momentary glimpses into heaven. Ezekiel saw God’s glorious throne, but he struggled to describe it. A whirlwind split the skies and revealed God’s throne surrounded by creatures who were later identified as cherubim (Ezekiel 10:1). Lightning ripped through the sky, and above it all was the throne of God as blue as lapis lazuli.
Seated on it was a form that resembled a man, glowing with fire and radiating blinding light. The appearance of a rainbow covered the entire scene. Ezekiel said, “This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. When I saw it, I fell facedown, and I heard the voice of one speaking” (Ezekiel 1:28, NIV).
Oh, to contemplate the eternal throne of our Savior. An old hymn says, “God is still on the throne, and He will remember His own.” Whatever you’re facing today, get a glimpse of this truth—God is still on His throne.
With our God before us in all His glory, sitting on the throne of grace, will our hearts dare to say we mistrust Him?
Charles Spurgeon
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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).