Devotionals
Tainted Love
Jesus’ prayer for Lazarus, offered publicly just before He called Lazarus from the tomb, was intentional and direct. It wasn’t a show of personal piety but a clear call to witness God’s power so that “they may believe that you sent me” (John 11:42). Jesus demonstrated that public faith—done for the right reasons—can have a... Read More →
The All-Knowing God
In Daniel 10-12, we see an astonishing display of God’s foreknowledge through the angel’s revelation of events that would unfold in Israel’s future. The prophecy is so detailed and accurate that many scholars have marveled at how perfectly it aligns with historical events. Some have even questioned whether it could have been written before the... Read More →
Condemned by History: the Shocking Reality of Human Justice
As we read through Daniel 6, the brutal reality of life in the ancient world hits hard. Those who conspired against Daniel—along with their wives and children—are thrown into the lions’ den. This kind of punishment, common in the ancient Near East, feels almost incomprehensible to us today. It serves as a sobering reminder of... Read More →
Perfect Predictions: Why Prophecy Matters
In Daniel 8, we find one of the most remarkable examples of fulfilled prophecy in the Bible. This vision, given to Daniel around 550 B.C., speaks of the rise and fall of future empires in stunning detail. What makes this prophecy even more extraordinary is how perfectly it aligns with historical events that occurred centuries... Read More →
God’s Blueprint for Restoration: What Ezekiel 40 Teaches Us Today
In Ezekiel 40, we encounter a remarkable vision that paints a vivid picture of hope and restoration. Set during a time of exile for the Israelites, this passage offers a glimpse of a future temple that symbolizes God’s enduring presence among His people. While the detailed measurements and structures may seem overwhelming at first glance,... Read More →
What Do You Need?
In Daniel 2, Daniel is faced with an impossible task: interpreting King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream without even knowing what the dream was. This situation could have been overwhelming, but instead of panicking, Daniel turned to God. He knew that he didn’t have the ability to interpret the dream on his own, but he also knew that... Read More →
God’s Not Done With You Yet
Even in the darkest moments, when it feels like everything is lost or you’ve strayed too far from God, He still has a plan for you. This truth is powerfully illustrated in the lives of the exiles in Daniel 1 and the prophecy given in Jeremiah 19-20. In Daniel 1, we see young men from... Read More →