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Seeing More Clearly: Seeing God Clearly
Today’s Audio Devotion:
Seeing More Clearly: Seeing God Clearly
Polishing the mirror on a giant telescope is a complex process. Removing imperfections from the surface is necessary to achieve a clear image. If one of these telescope mirrors was the size of the United States, the tallest “mountain” on the surface would be less than one inch tall.1 The more imperfections removed, the purer the reflection of the heavens will be.
There is also a connection between purity and “seeing” God. Since no one has “seen” God (John 1:18; 1 John 4:12), what did Jesus mean when He said that “the pure in heart . . . shall see God”? Ultimately, believers will see the Lord in His presence (Revelation 22:4), but for now Jesus’ words must be interpreted spiritually. The apostle John wrote that “he who does evil has not seen God” (3 John 11). Meaning the evildoer has not recognized God in His worthiness and righteousness. Just as the imperfections in a telescopic mirror can blur the vision of the heavens, so the imperfections of the heart can blur a true vision of God.
Purpose daily to live with “clean hands and a pure heart” in order to see God and enjoy His presence (Psalm 24:4).
The pure heart is God’s paradise where He delights to walk.
Thomas Watson
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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).