Daniel had been fasting and seeking the Lord. He had no idea that a battle in the spiritual realm had been blocking God’s answer. God was using exile to turn His people back to Him. Daniel was a prophet for God and spoke His Words to the people. But there was an enemy that wanted …
Isaiah’s vision opens with a breathtaking scene of angels worshipping God. Here, the Lord is seated upon His throne, high and exalted, while mighty seraphim surround Him in constant worship. These heavenly beings are remarkable. The name seraphim means “fiery burning ones,” and they radiate God’s glory, yet even they cannot gaze directly upon His …
Hebrews 1:14 answers an important question: What are angels? The writer declares, “Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” [1] Angels are not independent beings with their own agenda, nor are they objects of worship. They are God’s servants, created by God to accomplish His will. Throughout Scripture, …
The Roman governor Pilate was part an earthly kingdom which he understood. Jesus spoke of a spiritual kingdom which confused Pilate. Their encounter was a clash of two kingdoms. John 18: 33 Then Pilate went back into his headquarters and called for Jesus to be brought to him. “Are you the king of the Jews?” he …
In the politics of Daniel 5, the Medes and the Persians have joined forces to overcome Babylon. From secular sources, it appears that the armies of Darius the Mede were closing in as King Belshazzar gave his party. There certainly was a battle of kingdoms happening. But more than the earthly, political kingdom battle, there …