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Daniel 2:45, A great God has made known to the king what shall be after this. The dream is certain, and its interpretation sure.

Yes, history has proven Daniel’s interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream was correct, there are details regarding the toes of iron and clay are still debated. Jesus Christ is certainly the stone cut without hands, and I will state that he is the only hope for humanity. When He strikes the statue, it is at His second coming, when He returns in power and in glory. No human can know all the details of this, especially the timing – this is a prophetic dream. The Word of God tells us that Jesus will establish His Millennial Kingdom after the Battle of Armageddon, which occurs at the end of the Great Tribulation.

While researching these verses I came across a statement regarding the shattering of the toes (Gentile nations). “God was destroying – and He will destroy – the old. Why? To bring in the new.” When the Lord Jesus Christ returns, He ends the days of the gentiles and establishes His kingdom. It is at that time, “at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:10-11). This is the ultimate victory, the triumph and establishment of God’s kingdom over the kingdoms of man. God’s sovereignty will, His kingdom will once and for all be established on earth for eternity!

Look around; man’s rule has created a mess. Humanity is not getting better; the toes of the statue are uncertain in their stability and it is getting more uncertain. How do the verses from Daniel challenge each Believer to reevaluate their priorities? It is certainly a time to place what is important into the hands of God who controls the future where his righteousness will triumph! Believer, you need to consider if your pursuit of earthly success has overshadowed your pursuit, your commitment to righteousness and walking the narrow way as God desires.

Daniel challenges each Believer to place their trust in Jesus Christ and be obedient to Him in a world that is falling apart. Only God’s kingdom is established on the solid rock (Matthew 7:24). This dream and interpretation challenge me to get my priorities in line with the Word of God. It challenges me to be more diligent about reading/studying/meditating on the Word of God and spending time praying.

Back when I “had” to watch those football films, I often went to sleep because I wasn’t really interested in them. I was not a very good football coach! The point is the end is approaching fast. The stone – Jesus Christ – is going to return and smash the statue in order to set up His kingdom. Don’t sleep! Be diligent! Be ready! Be watching! He is coming for His true Church to be with Him. Make sure your lamps are full of oil (Matthew 25, The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins)! Knowing how this all ends takes away the fear and believers can walk the narrow way with confidence knowing God is still on His throne and has all history under control – even the future!