June 28th, 2024

Today is June 28.


May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit.   
 
Take a moment and quiet yourself. Take a deep breath. Welcome God’s presence. And say, “Come Holy Spirit.”   
  
Today’s reading is from the book of Daniel, chapter 7.  
 

      “As I looked,   
         “thrones were set in place,  
         and the Ancient of Days took his seat.  
         His clothing was as white as snow;  
         the hair of his head was white like wool.  
         His throne was flaming with fire,  
         and its wheels were all ablaze.  
      A river of fire was flowing,  
         coming out from before him.  
         Thousands upon thousands attended him;  
         ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him.  
         The court was seated,  
         and the books were opened. 

“In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.  


What immediate impressions come to your mind after listening to this vision from the book of Daniel? What do you think it would feel like to participate in a scene like this from heaven?  
  
Scripture is full of prophetic images and visions. This passage in Daniel is reminiscent of the passage in Revelation. People from every nation are gathered around the throne worshipping God. As you listen to this reading again, try to visualize a mental picture of what Daniel is describing.  
  
When we think of God, very often we consider his imminence: how he became human in Christ, and drew near to us. His presence with us. This passage from Daniel brings to mind God’s transcendence: his big-ness. His other-ness. His holiness. His majesty. His power. As you walk through your day today, cultivate a sense of awe for his majesty and power over your life.  
 
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