Day 250: Chronological Bible in One Year Devotional:
Daniel 7 and 8 reveal extraordinary visions of kingdoms rising and falling. Empires that seemed indestructible—Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece—were all temporary. Daniel’s visions remind us that human power, no matter how mighty, eventually crumbles. Yet amidst these prophecies stands the eternal truth: God’s kingdom will endure forever.
Daniel 5 confirms this reality in real time. Belshazzar, drunk with pride, mocked God by using the temple’s sacred vessels. That very night, God’s judgment fell, and Babylon’s glory ended. What seemed secure vanished instantly because it was built on arrogance and defiance against God.
These passages remind us that earthly power, wealth, and influence are fleeting. Only God’s rule is everlasting. For the believer, this truth brings comfort: while kingdoms shift and leaders fail, our faith is anchored in the Rock that cannot be moved.
Personal Reflection: When we consider Daniel’s visions, we're reminded that our hope cannot rest in governments, wealth, or even our own strength. They are fragile. Only God’s eternal kingdom gives lasting peace. Are you living in light of that kingdom today, or are you holding too tightly to temporary things?
Prayer: Lord, thank You for reminding me that all earthly kingdoms fade, but Your kingdom is eternal. Help me not to be shaken by the instability of this world. Teach me to live with eyes fixed on Christ’s reign and to build my life on what lasts forever. In Jesus' name, Amen.
