I've posted this before in the context of another discussion, but this passage always gives me the greatest of hope, even when I'm in despair.
"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 peoples, nations and men 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."
It's very easy to completely freak out when painful things happen to you. I've been through that in the past few days, and I know firsthand what kind of twist it can put on the soul. How it can make you want to do things you would never want to do otherwise. It's a painful and terrible experience, both for the one going through the suffering, and for his friends. I'm sorry for anyone I've pained with my plight.
But even in the middle of this confusion and sadness, I know to whom I bend my knee. The One who was given power and glory reigns over me now, and His dominion in my life will not pass away. Pain dissipates in the sheer presence of the Son of Man, "for the Son of Man came to save that which was lost."
I hope that all of you can find the great truth in this passage from Daniel as well.
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Good verses. It's so easy to forget that our time here is only temporary, even though I am constantly reminded through verses like this that God's kingdom is forever.
I'm very sorry to hear that you've had a rough time lately. I'm also sorry that I haven't been around enough, in case you needed my shoulder to lean on. But I’ve promised you that I’m in for the long haul, and I am. I’m just a short phone call, instant message, walk, or smoke signal away.
Also, this was posted at 12:34. My favorite time.
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