Topic: Infallibility of God’s Word [Tuesday June 23, 2015]
Text: Daniel 11:1-4
Key Verse: “And now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia” (Daniel 11:2).
Our text today contains things that were revealed to Daniel after his fasting and prayer for twenty-one days. The man, who appeared to him, told him that three kings would emerge in Persia. After them, the fourth king would come up and he would be richer than other kings. And because of his wealth, he would be very powerful. He would rise up against the kingdom called, Greece.
The man also told Daniel that another strong king would emerge who would rule with great power, but he would have a sudden end, which would lead to the break-up of his kingdom into four. Even though his kingdom would be broken to smaller kingdoms, his children and grandchildren would not rule them. Instead, other people would take possession of the kingdoms but their kings would not be powerful.
Some Bible scholars, who examined Daniel’s prophecy in the context of its fulfilment, noted that all the contents of the prophecy were fulfilled with clinical accuracy. These prophecies were from the Lord who cannot lie. Everything he said then, came to pass. And whatever He has said concerning today must also surely come to pass. It will be wise for all discerning minds not to scoff at God’s prophecies. Instead, they should take appropriate steps to ensure that the damning portents are not fulfilled in their lives.
The accuracy of Daniel’s prophecy shows the infallibility of God’s word. As precise as Daniel’s prophecy was, so also will the events of the end of time as detailed in Scripture come to pass. For those who doubt the existence of hell and the consequence of sin, they will be shocked to discover that God’s word is infallible and that His prophecies can NEVER fail. Beware!
Bible in One Year: Ezra 4-6
Thought for The Day: God’s word is a sure declaration of His mind.
DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.
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