“Now then, I tell you the truth: Three more kings will arise in Persia, and then a fourth, who will be far richer than all the others. When he has gained power by his wealth, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece.” Daniel 11:2
Lord God, Daniel’s dream makes me afraid. I see the things of Daniel’s dream that have taken place in world history. I see the things of Daniel’s dream that are being fulfilled in these days, the days in which I live. I see his vision being fulfilled in my life, at least in part. That makes me afraid. That makes me afraid because I see how evil comes after your people. That makes me afraid because I see the danger and the trouble that will come on the whole world. I am afraid for myself, for my children, even for my grand-children and my great-grandchildren. I am afraid for my church and my family. I am afraid for friends and my city and my country. But even as you tell me the things that will take place in this world you calm my hearts because you are telling me what you know. This sets my heart at rest because in this revelation you are showing me yourself. You are showing me, God, that you are a God who knows all things. Nothing that is happening right now is a surprise to you. You knew it was coming. And more than that, God, you are controlling it all too! Nothing in this world or in my life is out of control. And God, you are truly to be praised because in your ruling over this world, you rule out of love and a saving concern for me, for all your people, and for all who are not yet your people. You are working all things out in love for the eternal and saving good of all people in this world. Yes, Lord remove my fear of the future today by your knowledge, by your controlling and by your love for me and for all people. Amen.
You can be sure of this today and in the days to come, as many days as the Lord will give you. Your God knows what will happen in your life. Your God is 100% in control of the events and moments of your life. And, more than all of that, you can be sure that your God loves you with an unquenchable love. His love endures forever!