Dr. David Jeremiah Presents
Living inthe Ageof Signs
Online Destination
Living in the Age of Signs
Online Destination
Sign 2
Held Fast
Today’s Audio Devotion:
Held Fast
Ada R. Habershon was born in England in 1861, and her family attended the Metropolitan Tabernacle, whose pastor, Charles Spurgeon, was a family friend. At the invitation of D. L. Moody, she taught the Bible throughout America. In addition, she wrote hymns. One of them has been revived by modern hymnists: “When I fear my faith will fail, Christ will hold me fast; when the tempter would prevail, He can hold me fast!... Those He saves are His delight, He will hold me fast.”
A lot of times we don’t like asking for help; we try to do things on our own. But we are powerless when we are without the Lord. Leaning on God during difficult times highlights our faith in Him and His love for us. We need Him to hold us fast and to give us the wisdom to respond wisely to every situation.
Today offer this prayer—Dear Lord, whatever comes today and whatever goes, hold me fast and remind me I am precious in Your sight.
For my Savior loves me so, He will hold me fast.
Ada R. Habershon
For Your Phone or Tablet
Official Mobile App and Lock Screens
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:
-
King Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon
Daniel's words to the king are clear. "You are this head of gold" (Daniel 2:37–38).
-
Medo–Persian Empire
The Medo–Persian Empire conquered Babylon in 539 BC and remained in power for approximately two hundred years (Daniel 5:28).
-
Grecian Empire
Greece's Empire succeeded the Medo–Persians (Daniel 8:21).
-
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).
-
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).