But
you, Daniel – keep all this secret – let the book be closed tightly until the
time that will come after. Then, many will travel the earth and knowledge will
become great. (Daniel 12:4)
Do you believe that you are living in the
time about which Daniel speaks here? Jesus encouraged alertness (Matthew 24:44
and 25:13). Paul spoke often of anxiously waiting for Christ’s return (Titus
2:13). Certainly, since Jesus ascended, the story of mankind has been marked by
people traveling more each year, and by human knowledge increasing day-by-day.
These are those “times that will come after;” the time near the end of this
age.
Daniel’s words bear further implications for
today. Later in this discussion, Daniel is told that those who have been made
clean; God’s people, will understand His signs. They will know what to do,
while those who reject God will continue in ignorance. To lead your people
effectively, it is God’s signs; His word, that you need. The words of others,
who don’t follow your God, even if filled with sound, scientific observation,
lack the significance and wisdom of the Lord’s simple, timeless truths.
Don’t be distracted by the experts of the
world. Don’t concentrate on what the world says; where experts will tell you to
focus. Find your way by watching and listening for the word from God.
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