November 30

Daniel 7

Daniel’s vision has been dissected for centuries by scholars trying to know who’s who. But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever (7:18). I’ll leave it to my reader to conduct your own research if you want more specifics, but with a warning. I’ve found that people who are consumed with learning details of biblical prophecies where the Bible leaves details out, rarely do much other than speculate. They rarely lead anyone to Jesus and rarely help the helpless. Those strong in speculation are often weak in following Jesus.

1 John 1

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1:9). Jesus is faithful when we aren’t. His judgment is true when ours is clouded. He is forgiving when we are vindictive. Our relationship to the King of the Universe depends on Him, not on us. Thank and praise God that He does not expect the impossible from fickle humans like me. He is the righteous One, the faithful One, the just One, the One who cleans people up and bestows upon them His righteousness. With Him, anything is possible.

Proverbs 28:23-24

He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue. Had I not found God’s word, I’d be stuck wallowing in my own ideas. My heart was fully devoted to the cravings of my flesh until the Lord showed me a better way to live, Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been perfected, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me (Philippians 3:12). Our Father gently, firmly, patiently corrected my course, set my sails, and sent me to a better land. His correction is worth more than buckets of diamonds atop traincars of gold.

I could say more, but it’s December.