Re:Verse passage – Daniel 8:1-27 (day seven)
“then the holy place will be properly restored.” vs 14
Abandoned. Neglected. Ignored. Generation after generation of Israelites had perpetually turned their back on God. Had God finally turned His back on them? Had the mercy of God finally reached His capacity for forgiveness?They were in captivity, in a foreign land, under the control of a powerful regime and hope was fleeting.
It was a bleak time in Israel’s history, but Daniel reinstates hope. Hope that restoration is coming. Hope that the tribulation will end. Daniel is assured in this apocalyptic vision of the sovereignty of God. God is working through all these things. He has not abandoned His people. He has not ignored nor neglected them. He is bringing restoration. He is bringing hope through the tribulation.
“And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint,” Romans 5:3-5.
Thank you for sharing in such a profound way the hope we have in the Lord! Alleluia! Christ is coming again! Much hope and rejoicing is taking place in my spirit!
Thank you to all of you who take the time to write about the applications to our lives from God’s word!
Blessings,
Sharon Whittington