Today’s reading reminds us that Heaven rules over all earthly kingdoms and human history. Empires rise and fall, rulers persecute God’s people, and truth may seem trampled, yet God’s sovereign plan prevails.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
How does remembering that Heaven rules help you navigate uncertainty and unanswered questions? What practical steps can you take to keep your focus on God’s long-term, sovereign plan rather than on immediate circumstances?
Daniel never shied away from an honest appraisal of his own sinfulness and that of his people. He knew all too well what they deserved. But still he pleaded with God to be merciful, to “listen and act” on their behalf, to provide a way out. —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1Heaven Rules, p. 205, Chapter 8
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?