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Far Better
Today’s Audio Devotion:
Far Better
Donald Cargill, a Scottish believer, was arrested and condemned to die for preaching the Gospel. As he put his foot on the ladder of the scaffold where he would be hanged, he blessed the Lord, lifted up his hand, and said, “The Lord knows that I go up this ladder with less fear, confusion, or perturbation of mind than ever I entered a pulpit to preach.”
If we could see God’s grace and the angels hovering around us and the glories ahead of us, we would never be afraid of dying. We intrinsically have a fear of death. But if we don’t die, we can’t be resurrected! Being resurrected to then live with Jesus in eternity is better than lingering on this old planet. The apostle Paul said it is “far better” (Philippians 1:23).
When you have fears about death, ask God to allay those fears. Study what the Lord says about dying in Christ and living in eternity. Then thank Him for life everlasting.
I am going to a life where I shall no more be troubled with a body of sin and death. I am going to a mansion of glory, that my Lord has prepared me.
James Skene
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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).