The main message of the vision of Daniel 7 is that, in the end, all the kingdoms of the world are going to be defeated and delivered over to God by the ‘Son of Man’ (vs 13). Jesus chose this title as his most common self-designator to connect himself and his ministry with this very vision. Note that the vision speaks, not of Jesus’ return to earth (his second coming), but his coming to the Father to receive all authority. The beginning of the fulfilment of this verse took place at Jesus’ ascension into heaven before which Jesus declared: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations.” It is interesting to note in Peter’s speech on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2 that the main theme of his message is Jesus’ resurrection and ascension to heaven. Peter explains the outpouring of the Spirit that had taken place that day as the first authoritative act of the risen and exalted Christ (Acts 2). The Holy Spirit, in other words, was sent to implement the authority of the risen and exalted Jesus on earth so that Daniel’s vision might be fulfilled. I encourage you to read verses 9-14 of Daniel chapter 7 again and recognise that this can be fulfilled in your own life. Today and tomorrow there will be opportunities for you to establish God’s Kingdom of peace wherever there is unrest, fear and deception. It might just be a gesture of kindness or your caring presence for someone who needs some genuine care. Embrace every opportunity.
Ask God to show you clearly the opportunities he wants you to step into today and tomorrow.
Read Daniel 7:9-14
