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The B-I-B-L-E: “This Little Light of Mine”
Today’s Audio Devotion:
The B-I-B-L-E: “This Little Light of Mine”
“This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.... Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.... Hide it under a bushel, NO! I’m gonna let it shine.... Let it shine ’til Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.”
The repetitive lyrics of this song make it a favorite with children. Though the origin of the song is unknown, it is universally thought to be based on Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:14-16.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said that His followers are “the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). We are the light of the world because we have living in us the One who is the ultimate “light of the world” (John 8:12). In the children’s song the words “I’m gonna let it shine” reflect Jesus’ admonition not to allow our light to be hidden. Instead, we are to let our light shine via good works so the world can see Him in us and glorify God.
Let us put into practice the words of the song to let our light shine until Jesus comes again!
If God lights the candle, none can blow it out.
Charles Spurgeon
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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).