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Truth or Torture
Today’s Audio Devotion:
Truth or Torture
Haralan Popov was imprisoned and tortured by Communists in Bulgaria during Soviet times. On one occasion, prison authorities called him to the office and said, “Comrade Popov, we have decided to free you from the pit, since we feel you’ll be more sensible and obliging in the future.” The pit was a hot, stifling hole where countless prisoners suffered and died. In return, the official wanted information about other believers. After a moment of silent prayer, Popov said, “No.” It was a decision that cost him dearly, but Popov would not violate his integrity.1
One of the marks of a leader is integrity. Few of us will have to pay such a high price as Haralan Popov, but that’s all the more reason we should be painstakingly honest in little things.
Choose today to live according to godly principles in all areas and situations in life.
I believe in God and serve Him. I’m a pastor to these men. And you want me to report to you all they tell me? Never could I do that. Do what you want to me and this body. It is but clay. But I will never deny my faith.
Haralan Popov
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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).