So Daniel received this wild vision of weird looking beasts that represented world kingdoms that would rise up one after another to rule the world.  And now we look back in History and see how that prophecy unfolded, and how those “mighty” nations rose up and conquered everyone around them and then disappeared again .  So what does that matter to us?
Well, it just goes to show that when God says something he means it.  So we ought to pay more attention to what God wants from our lives than what the world says.  All the nations of this world are temporary and the only thing that endures is God’s Kingdom.  So if you want to have a hope for a truly meaningful life now, and beyond the pinpoint of life we live on Earth, the only way to avoid a meaningless existence is to start living your life according to the design specs of our Creator.

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Some people think that prophecy is meant to tell the future.  But the real purpose of prophecy is to get us to prepare for the future.  If you will repent and believe, you will change your future!

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So Daniel had a wild vision.  And the things he saw would’ve totally freaked me out.  But the cool thing is that all the crazy things Daniel saw showed exactly what was coming for the world.  This was real life prophecy about the future.  And that ought to blow your mind!

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Ok, it’s time to get into the prophetic visions of Daniel.  And this first prophecy was pretty wild, with scary and exotic beasts.  But there is a pig piture to be seem behind these freakish images.  And tha picture is the eternal God who not only outlasts kings and kingdoms, but the world and even the universe.

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Are you a person of character?  How solid is your integrity?  Does your life reflect God.  Let’s see what Daniel’s life reflected.

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Why did Jesus die for us?  And what does it really mean for us?  There is no greater love than being willing to lay down your life for another.

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I think the main reason the world is so full of immorality and destruction is because people want to take God’s place.  They want to replace God’s commands with their own opinions and ideas.  They want to usurp the throne of God in their own lives.  But this life comes to an end eventually, and one day every knee will bow and all people will be forced to accept the truth that Jesus Christ is Lord.

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When people look at you, what do they see?  How about when you’re under pressure?  What shows through then?  Does the world know you as a person of character and morality in all situations?  Or when push comes to shove do you compromise your character for expediency?

The reason Daniel is so famous is because no matter what, he stood for God.  Even when the whole world turned against him, he was tried and true.

If you want to be remembered for anything positive, Daniel is a good role model to live up to.

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Do you ever wonder what this world is coming to?  The truth is, it’s coming to an end.  And things will probably keep getting worse until that happens.  So what can you do?  You can put your hope and trust in God instead of the world.

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There’s only one way to fix the problems in government.  It’s godly leaders.  Otherwise you’re left with ordinary politicians.  And we all know the kind of job they do.

Daniel was a godly leader, and is a great example for everyone in government to follow.

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