Scripture Reflections
A personal reflection on Daniel & Revelation, finding the heartbeat of Scripture. No rabbit holes—just connecting verses so ancient prophecy becomes a practical guide for our lives today.
My Golden Image: The Struggle Against God's Perfect Will đź‘‘
The book of Daniel holds countless moments of divine power, yet for me, the setting of the stage in Daniel 3:1 is a startling mirror for the human heart. “King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, ninety feet high and nine feet wide, and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon.” What I find so convicting is the timing. God had just revealed to the King, through a magnificent dream, the entire scope of world history—that Babylon was merely the head of gold, destined to give...
The Unconditional Faith of 'Even If': A Simple Reflection
What the Fire Taught Me The story of the three men—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—is one of those Bible stories that always makes me think deeply about my own faith. They had a terrible choice: bow down to the King’s golden statue or be thrown into a huge, blazing furnace. Their answer gives us the clearest look at faith without strings attached. When they stood before the angry King, they didn’t beg for mercy. They gave a simple mix of hope and firm commitment, which we find in Daniel...
When Prayer Opens the Way
In Daniel 2, King Nebuchadnezzar was furious because none of his wise men could tell him the dream he had forgotten, much less interpret it. In his anger, he ordered that all the wise men of Babylon be executed—and that included Daniel and his friends. When Daniel heard the decree, he didn’t panic or despair. Instead, he calmly appealed to the king for time, trusting that there was still hope if he turned to God. What Daniel did next speaks deeply to me. He went to his friends and urged them...
When God Permits
When I read Daniel 1:1–2, I see Nebuchadnezzar defeating King Jehoiakim and conquering Jerusalem. At first, it looks as if God’s people were simply overpowered by a heathen king. But then verse 2 caught my attention: “The Lord gave him victory over King Jehoiakim of Judah and permitted him to take some of the sacred objects from the Temple of God” (NLT). That word “permitted” really spoke to me. It reminded me that Nebuchadnezzar didn’t win because of his own strength alone—it was allowed by...
Why I Write About Daniel and Revelation
I’ve decided to dedicate this space to writing about the two apocalyptic books of the Bible that I deeply love—Daniel and Revelation. These books are often seen as difficult or intimidating, and only a few people take the time to read them. But for me, they are treasures filled with truth, hope, and lessons that point us back to God. My plan is simple: to go chapter by chapter, verse by verse, and share reflections on what I discover. I’ll do my best to write in plain, simple language so that...
A personal reflection on Daniel & Revelation, finding the heartbeat of Scripture. No rabbit holes—just connecting verses so ancient prophecy becomes a practical guide for our lives today.