September 15

Daniel 4-6
Passages like this offer hope during dark times.  The nation I love, America, is going through dramatic change, change that I fear will destroy a nation that has enjoyed the blessings of God for more than two centuries.  I honestly believe that we are witnessing the end of this great empire.  And then I read Daniel where I’m reminded that God is in control.  Daniel, along with others who faithfully followed the Lord, realized that their kingdom was not of this world.  They knew that whatever the kingdoms of earth threw at them, they could never be overcome, because God is able to take care of those who are His own.  I need to remember that truth as the leaders of America rebel against the One who made her great.  Those who remain faithful will be protected by the One who is always faithful.  As America moves toward socialism, and away from God, there will always be the remnant who draws close to the Lord.  For these, God has a plan.  Those who choose to move in the direction away from our roots will discover the error of their ways and be given opportunity to repent.  Let us pray that they do just that!