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Circle of Influence
Today’s Audio Devotion:
Circle of Influence
The Bible has numerous examples of people who had great influence upon kings and those in authority. Joseph served in the courts of Egypt. Daniel influenced the king of Babylon. Esther saved the Jews in Persia by her request to the king. The apostle Paul influenced King Agrippa with his personal testimony. And Jonah brought a prophetic message to Nineveh that caused the king to repent before God.
It is easy for us to discount the influence we may have for Christ with those in our circle of influence. We may not have the opportunity to speak before kings and rulers, but God can still use us to bring a godly influence into the lives of others. That was Jesus’ point when He said that we are to be salt and light in the world—that others may see our good works and ultimately give glory to God (Matthew 5:13-16).
Pray that God would give you the opportunity to be salt and light wherever you go.
The most serious thing in all the world…is this matter of personal influence.
George Truett
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Some 2,600 years ago, God gave King Nebuchadnezzar a dream. In this dream, the king saw a five–part statue made of five different metals (see Daniel 2). Each section represented an empire, beginning with Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon. Four of these empires have already risen and fallen in history—a clear fulfillment of Daniel's prophetic interpretation. The fifth and final empire indicates a future Europe—a ten nation coalition that will unite under the Antichrist's rule.
You can read about the King's dream and Daniel's interpretation in Daniel 2, but let's take a quick visual look at what you will find:
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King Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon
Daniel's words to the king are clear. "You are this head of gold" (Daniel 2:37–38).
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Medo–Persian Empire
The Medo–Persian Empire conquered Babylon in 539 BC and remained in power for approximately two hundred years (Daniel 5:28).
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Grecian Empire
Greece's Empire succeeded the Medo–Persians (Daniel 8:21).
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Roman Empire
When the Grecian empire was conquered by Rome, all the lands and peoples of the previous kingdoms were assimilated into the Roman Empire through the strengths of the "iron legions of Rome" (Daniel 2:40).
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Future European Coalition
This empire has not yet risen. Daniel foretells a time when the Roman Empire—Europe—will consist of ten kingdoms or leaders. The future Roman Empire will be present on the earth when God sets up His earthly kingdom (Daniel 2:44).