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John Hagee (July-30-2022) Daily Devotional: Daniel 12:3 - Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever.

We are the instruments of salvation – not God or angels, but humans. We are the ambassadors that God has chosen to carry the treasure of the Gospel to the lost.

Jesus commissioned us to go into all the world and preach His Gospel, to teach unbelievers to observe all the things that He commanded. It is our responsibility, but He did not abandon us to the task. He will be with us to the end of time.

Proverbs 11:30 tells us that a person who wins souls is wise, and Daniel assures us that the wise shall shine as brightly as the sun’s brilliance. Those who turn the sinner to righteousness will glitter like stars forever.

James, the brother of Jesus, caught His vision. He encouraged believers to go after those who strayed from the faith, to refuse to let them go! For every person that we bring to God, we save a wandering soul from death and bring about the forgiveness of many sins (James 5:20).

We are to do our absolute utmost to introduce those outside of the Kingdom to the love of Christ. We are the ones to whom He entrusted this task. When we win souls, we will shine like the stars.

Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. May you boldly carry the message of salvation through the blood of Jesus into all the world. May many turn to righteousness as you shine like the Son!

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - 2 Chronicles 26:1-28:27
• New Testament - Romans 13:1-14
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 23:1-6, Proverbs 20:11

John Hagee (July-14-2022) Daily Devotional: Daniel 12:4 - But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.

When God shared the signs in today’s verse, He instructed Daniel to seal the record, because no one would be able to comprehend their conversation until the last days. These mysteries have now been unveiled.

One of those signs is that “many shall run to and fro.” As never before, humankind is on the move! We cram our calendars and stuff our schedules. Busyness has become a status symbol in our culture, exhaustion, a token of our success.

Travel that once took months is now accomplished in hours, journeying easily from one continent to another. Reserving our seat on a shuttle bound for another planet is on the horizon.

Daniel also predicted that “knowledge shall increase.” In 1900, human knowledge doubled almost every 100 years. In 1950, it doubled every 25 years. In 2000, it doubled every 12 months. Today, human knowledge doubles in one day!

We are overwhelmed with the complexities and chaos that this avalanche of data creates. Technology is not evil, but the church – those with a trust in God and a desire to do right – should be at the forefront of advancement.

The signs of Jesus’ return are evident. Have our endless pursuit and thirst for knowledge brought us closer to Him?

Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. May your soul find rest in Jesus as you abound in the wisdom from above. May you always have eyes to see and ears to hear!

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - 1 Chronicles 16:37-18:17
• New Testament - Romans 2:1-23
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 10:16-18, Proverbs 19:8-9

John Hagee (July-10-2022) Daily Devotional: Daniel 2:45 - Inasmuch as you saw that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold—the great God has made known to the king what will come to pass after this.

When Daniel interpreted King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, he saw an unstable kingdom represented by toes made of iron and clay – a strange mix of strength and weakness, interconnection, and division. Today, we are a culture that is globally connected but wracked with conflict.

How can we overcome the dissension that plagues our world? Will the correct candidate help us overcome our issues? Will the right legislation finally unite us in peace and justice?

Daniel said that no assistance would rise from one party or nation. Instead, help will come from heaven above. Our great God sees the affairs of earth, and He carved a Stone from His holy mountain. That Stone that the builders rejected is now the Chief Cornerstone – Jesus Christ (1 Peter 2:6).

That Cornerstone was the seed of the woman that God spoke of in Genesis. He was the rock in the wilderness from which living water flowed. David called Him a rock of refuge, a strong tower, and an always-present help in times of trouble.

That same Stone will grow into a great mountain that fills the whole earth and will crush all previous empires. His will be an indestructible kingdom that will stand forever.

Blessing:  May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. May your feet be established on the Rock of our Salvation until we reign with Him in His eternal kingdom. Hallelujah to the Stone that is coming!

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - 1 Chronicles 9:1-10:14
• New Testament - Acts 27:21-44
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 8:1-9, Proverbs 18:23-24

John Hagee (July-09-2022) Daily Devotional: Daniel 2:45 - The dream is certain, and its interpretation is sure.

When King Nebuchadnezzar experienced a troubling dream, Daniel assured him that there is a God in heaven Who reveals secrets, and He was pulling back the curtain to reveal events in the last days (Daniel 2:28).

Daniel used the words “splendor,” “excellent,” and “awesome” to describe the image in the dream – a statue with a head of gold, arms and a chest of silver, loins, and thighs of bronze, legs of iron, and toes of iron and clay.

Nebuchadnezzar’s dream speaks to us today. The head of gold represented the Babylonian king whose global empire held power for almost 50 years. Afterward, an inferior kingdom seized power. The Persians and Medes, represented by the two arms and chest of silver, ruled for almost 200 years. Silver is a harder metal than gold, and each kingdom became harsher and more vicious than the one before.

The bronze midsection represents the Greek Empire that began under Alexander the Great and endured for over 250 years. We transition to the two legs of iron that signify the Roman Empire that came to power 63 years before Jesus was born and ruled for over 300 years after His death.

Finally, Daniel predicts an unstable kingdom represented by toes made of iron and clay. This kingdom displays a strange mix of strength and weakness, interconnection, and division. Compare it to our current culture – globally connected and yet, so at odds. Every word was fulfilled as Daniel predicted – certain and sure. And now… we await a kingdom with no end.

Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. Look up! Redemption draws near! May you be found watching and waiting to welcome the King of kings!

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - 1 Chronicles 7:1-8:40
• New Testament - Acts 27:1-20
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 7:1-17, Proverbs 18:22

John Hagee (July-08-2022) Daily Devotional: Daniel 2:23 - I thank You and praise You, O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of You…

Nebuchadnezzar, the temperamental king of Babylon, had conquered and proceeded to rule Israel. Not only had he carried her leaders into captivity, but he had also audaciously marched into the Temple and stolen all its gold, silver, and artifacts of worship.

One night, a troubling dream prompted him to call for all of his magicians, sorcerers, and astrologers. He issued a shockingly impossible challenge – not only should they interpret his dream, but they must tell him what he had dreamed! If they failed to accomplish this feat, he would kill them and reduce their homes to ash heaps.

Hearing the ultimatum, the prophet Daniel went to Nebuchadnezzar and asked for time to perceive the dream and its interpretation. He enlisted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to pray with him. In a night vision, Daniel received his answer. He awoke and worshipped God before he hurried off to talk with Nebuchadnezzar.

If you are facing an impossible situation today and need to hear from our omniscient Father, take the time to seek His face. Take the time to ask other believers to join you in fervent prayer. And when He hears your petition and responds from heaven, take the time to bless His name.

Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. May our Heavenly Father meet you in the secret place and reveal the answers for which you pray. May He promote you and fill you with His wisdom and might!

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - 1 Chronicles 5:18-6:81
• New Testament - Acts 26:1-32
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 6:1-10, Proverbs 18:20-21

David Jeremiah - Watch Sermon: The Book of Daniel Explained. Take a quick and exciting visual journey with us back to Babylon to learn important cues for living in our culture today.

The Warning In Daniel Chapter 12 -  Grace For Purpose, Motivation. Take This Seriously Before Christ Comes (You Will See Signs)

John Hagee (July-30-2020) Daily Devotion: Daniel 12:3 - Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever

We are the instruments of salvation – not God or angels, but humans. We are the ambassadors that God has chosen to carry the treasure of the Gospel to the lost.

Jesus commissioned us to go into all the world and preach His Gospel, to teach unbelievers to observe all the things that He commanded. It is our responsibility, but He did not abandon us to the task. He will be with us to the end of time.

Proverbs 11:30 tells us that a person who wins souls is wise, and Daniel assures us that the wise shall shine as brightly as the sun’s brilliance. Those who turn the sinner to righteousness will glitter like stars forever.

James, the brother of Jesus, caught His vision. He encouraged believers to go after those who strayed from the faith, to refuse to let them go! For every person that we bring to God, we save a wandering soul from death and bring about the forgiveness of many sins (James 5:20).

We are to do our absolute utmost to introduce those outside of the kingdom to the love of Christ. We are the ones to whom He entrusted this task. When we win souls, we will shine like the stars.

Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. May you boldly carry the message of salvation through the blood of Jesus into all the world. May many turn to righteousness as you shine like the Son!

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - 2 Chronicles 26:1-28:27
• New Testament - Romans 13:1-14
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 23:1-6, Proverbs 20:11

John Hagee (July-16-2022) Daily Devotion: Daniel 2:22. He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with Him

When the word “apocalypse” is mentioned, visions of doomsday scenarios, mushroom clouds over cities, and end-of-days disasters come immediately to mind.

The apocalypse is not the end of the world, a nuclear war or a horrific, last-days judgment. “Apocalypse” is derived from a Greek word that means “to pull back, unveil or the holy disclosure of information or knowledge.”

In the book of Daniel, the hand of God pulled back the curtain of time to show Daniel what waited on the other side. This unveiling revealed Himself as the Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.

Sometimes, we become so focused on the notes on the page that we forget to enjoy the music. The apocalypse is not intended to create confusion or bog us down in frightening details. For those of us who belong to Jesus, we can be filled with confidence and hope. God is still on His throne in absolute control.

When the final word is uttered by the last leader on earth, God will still be in power. No government can unseat Him. No scientist can disprove Him. No judge can overrule Him. He has unveiled His plans so we can be prepared and look forward to the promised salvation through Jesus Christ, His Son.

Blessing:  May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. Rejoice that your name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life! The King of kings and Lord of lords is coming soon for His waiting bride!

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - 1 Chronicles 1:1-2:17
• New Testament - Acts 23:11-35
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 3:1-8, Proverbs 18:14-15

Joel Osteen (April-06-2019) Daily Devotion: Learning to Soar.

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: "He changes times and seasons..." Daniel 2:21, NIV

TODAY'S WORD: God is always looking to take us to higher levels. He wants us to grow and increase in every area of life. Change is often a catalyst for growth in our lives. It keeps us from getting stuck in a rut. God will supernaturally open and close doors to keep us on the path toward our destiny. He will “stir us” out of comfortable situations and stretch us because He loves us too much to allow us to live in mediocrity. You may be in a perfectly fine situation for years, but just as He opened that door, all of a sudden He closes it. Nothing happens by accident. God is directing your steps. That means if a friend does you wrong, if you go through a setback, if you lose someone, or if your workplace changes, you can either embrace that change and God will use it to take you higher, or you can resist it and end up becoming stagnant and settling for mediocrity. Stay open for change. It may be negative on the surface, but remember that God would not allow it if He didn’t have a purpose for it. If you will embrace that change, the winds that you thought would defeat you will actually push you to your divine destiny.

PRAYER FOR TODAY: "Dear God, today I open my heart and mind to receive all that You have for me. I trust that You are with me, directing my every step. I embrace Your seasons of change and thank You for helping me grow and increase in every area in Jesus’ name. Amen."