Daniel
Chapter 8
A Prophesy
Chapter 8
A Prophesy
v 19 He said: “I am going to tell you what will happen
later in the time of wrath,
because the vision concerns the appointed time of the end.
later in the time of wrath,
because the vision concerns the appointed time of the end.
v 23“In the latter part of their reign,
when rebels have become completely wicked, a stern-faced king,
a master of intrigue, will arise.
v 24 He will become very strong, but not by is own power.
He will cause astounding devastation
and will succeed in whatever he does.
He will destroy the mighty men and the holy people.
v 25 He will cause deceit to prosper, and he will consider himself superior.
when rebels have become completely wicked, a stern-faced king,
a master of intrigue, will arise.
v 24 He will become very strong, but not by is own power.
He will cause astounding devastation
and will succeed in whatever he does.
He will destroy the mighty men and the holy people.
v 25 He will cause deceit to prosper, and he will consider himself superior.
When they feel secure, he will destroy many
and take his stand against the Prince of Princes. (God)
Yet he will be destroyed, but not by human power.”
and take his stand against the Prince of Princes. (God)
Yet he will be destroyed, but not by human power.”
Deceit Will Prosper!
What do you think about the writing above? It reads like an excerpt from a fantasy novel but it is a actually from ancient manuscripts that make up The Old Testament and this scripture is considered to be “prophesy” by scholars, historians, preachers, and laymen…and is, of course, part of the Holy Bible.
I began this writing from a different perspective and as usual have edited and edited till this blog page is completely different than I originally intended and has been re-titled as well. The premise is still the same however and it focuses on a word DECEIT, for this word is actually a “practice” that has widespread ramifications!
Here is the original quote that inspired me:
“In a time of universal deceit
telling the truth becomes a revolutionary Act.”
telling the truth becomes a revolutionary Act.”
Orwell
What do you think about that above quote? If you ponder it in light of todays advertising, our elected politicians and their antics….or even in comparison to the moral standards of our culture and country you could say the quote is “obvious” and stands up as truth! Let’s be honest, there is a culture within our society that deems truth as no longer necessary. With that being agreed upon we can admit that the quote and the above scripture is beyond valid. THIS is my point!!!
According to the above prophesy from the Book of Daniel, Deceit will be one of the antics used by a world leader, prophetically known as the Antichrist, in order to gain power. Does that hit on something familiar or sound about right??? To be frank, I don’t know much about end-time prophecy but I can use my own eyes to see that something wicked this way comes! I am certain that Deceit has been recognized by Evil as an ingenious tool. Deceit has gained power and is at work in our world. Believe this! Its end result will bring devastation! Interestingly, Deceit and its devastation is what the prophetic Books of Daniel and Revelation both discuss!
I must write about the enormous word DECEIT to boldly bring to your attention to its exceeding wickedness! Because of Deceit- truth is losing its power! For, if one has been “deceived” that in itself, implies that truth has been hidden and is of no use!
Scripture talks about this in Daniel 8:12:
"Because of rebellion, the host of the saints,
and the daily sacrifice were given over to it (Deceit).
It prospered in everything it did,
and truth was thrown to the ground.”
and the daily sacrifice were given over to it (Deceit).
It prospered in everything it did,
and truth was thrown to the ground.”
As with poetry….or in this case, prophesy, many things are “inferred”. “Truth was thrown to the ground” means truth was NO LONGER RELEVANT!!! This scripture is talking about an ancient group of people AND is simultaneously talking about the “distant future” (us). Look it up for yourself! Fast forward to today and we should all clue in!
Bringing this discussion back from End-Time-Prophesy to the current age: I wanted to write about Deceit as a word of warning! I personally feel that I am deceived everyday when I listen to the morning news. I wonder if you feel the same!!! I am amazed at what is happening in U.S. politics and can only surmise that this universal deceit is either supported by the American people (consciously or unconsciously), has been slipped passed the American people who are unconcerned (we are apathetic), or, in fact, we are so deceived that we do not know the truth! (Herein is where I shutter).
The Notes in the NIV Bible say that the purpose of the book of Daniel is this:
“To give a historical account of the faithful Jews
who lived in captivity
and to show how God is in control of heaven and earth,
directing the forces of nature,
the destiny of nations
who lived in captivity
and to show how God is in control of heaven and earth,
directing the forces of nature,
the destiny of nations
and the care of his people.”
Wow! Those words are simply footnotes from a Holy Writing! Footnotes!!!!! This in itself should give us pause. But, take it even further; it is flat out saying that: “God is in control of the forces of nature and the destiny of nations”. As an educated person of reasonably sound mind I have peaceably come to agree with this fact!! Intellectually, what other choice do I have! What other explanation do YOU have???? Seriously, if you don’t know then you are either unconcerned or unaware! Neither is a good thing!!!!!
Now, a Sovereign God!! That actually makes sense to me! Does it to you???? If you ever wondered what the vastness of this universe-seen and unseen, the depths of our microscopes, the pages of ancient manuscripts known as The Bible, world religion, world history and world politics have in common…. it is this: Everything!!! To be more precise… the answer is GOD!
Wake Up America!!!!!
RvH
