But the holy ones of the Most High shall receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom for ever—for ever and ever.” vs. 18
Daniel 7:15-18
Daniel reported that his spirit had been troubled and that his dreams had terrified him. In other words, he had tossed and turned in bed much like we do after an evening of watching the events of the day recounted in all their gory detail. And if you have the nerve to take a deep dive into YouTube videos and Instagram posts it’s possible to get a dose of sleep inhibiting garbage that would have horrified even Daniel. Oh, what pains we impose on our serenity-seeking spirits! But Daniel got good news from his dream psychologist. Not only was the weirdness explained, but he also got amazing assurance for the future. The saints of God will inherit a kingdom that will last for ever and ever. We may not have the same world view as did Daniel, but a similar promise has been given to all who live in Christ. As Paul wrote so beautifully in Romans 8, “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Those comforting words may not be much, but for people of faith, they are our best hope when dreams get bad.
Thought for the Day: How do I deal with bad dreams?
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