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The Devil’s Native Language
Today’s Audio Devotion:
The Devil’s Native Language
It is estimated that there are more than seven thousand languages in use today. Among all of these languages there is one named language you will not find: Liar.
Yet Jesus identified Liar as the language native to Satan. Some modern English translations of Jesus’ words say that lies are consistent with Satan’s character or his nature. The New International Version says that lies are his “native language”—the language with which a person is most comfortable and conversant; perhaps the language they grew up speaking and use most often. When it comes to Satan, Jesus said that he has been a murderer and a liar “from the beginning,” probably referring to the Garden of Eden. He lied to Adam and Eve about God’s instructions because “there is no truth in him.”
If you find yourself denying or doubting the Word of God, consider where those thoughts may be coming from.
There is no form of sin in which we act more satanically than when we indulge in telling a lie.
Frank Gaebelein
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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).