Just a Guy and his Journey Back to God
Are you wanting to move closer to God? Have you had a relationship with Him, but drifted away? Do you struggle to do His will, hear His voice or live according to His will? Well, you're not alone! You and I have the same struggles. Here, I'll share my daily Bible readings, thoughts, struggles AND successes. It's my hope you'll be encouraged and know you aren't alone in your journey. I am just a guy who knows he needs to get closer to the Living God in order to live my best life and fulfill myself. What I'm not is a pastor, theologian or philosopher. I'm not smarter, more holy or enlightened than the next person. I'm just a guy trying to follow God's will.
Just a Guy and his Journey Back to God
Daniel 8 - There's work to do!
I, Daniel, was worn out. I lay exhausted for several days. Then I got up and went about the king’s business. I was appalled by the vision; it was beyond understanding. Daniel 8:27
As we read chapter 8, a part of me is amazed at how Daniel kept working at his job! With all of the visions and interpretations he did, I wouldn't blame him if he just focused on that one activity, but that isn't Daniel! While he continues to serve God and is obedient to Him, Daniel continues to serve the kings and works! I wouldn't blame him if he just stayed in his room and prayed.
In preparation for this chapter, I was reading a devotional that goes through the Bible each day. It pointed this same fact out, "The Church of God is menaced today, as never before, by a vast multiplication of malign influences; but the Master’s promise holds good that the gates of Hades shall not prevail against her. They shall be broken without hand. This is our strong confidence with respect to all our foes, and therefore we may possess our souls in patience. It is interesting that Daniel continued to do the king’s business, notwithstanding the abundance of the revelations given unto him. However much we may be caught up into the heaven of religious meditation and ecstasy, we must never forget or neglect the interests which are committed to our hands, whether of the home, the business, or the state."
While I don't feel confident to attempt interpreting the vision, I will point out Daniel's work ethic. He doesn't stop doing his job and serving the king to the best of his ability! It's a lesson I need to take to heart also! Join me in reading Daniel 8 and be encouraged!