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Weariness
Today’s Audio Devotion:
Weariness
Have you ever served God to the point of exhaustion? The Lord Jesus did. In John 4, Jesus was “wearied from His journey” (verse 6). In Mark 4, Jesus was so tired He slept during a storm at sea. In Mark 6:31, He suggested that He and His disciples find a quiet place away from the crowds to rest.
Even Jesus grew weary in the work. But He never grew weary of the work—and there’s a big difference between the two. Galatians 6:9 says, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (NIV).
The church at Ephesus spread the Word of God throughout Asia so that people everywhere heard about Christ because of this dynamic congregation. They persevered in their works and in their labor. Don’t be afraid of encountering some fatigue in whatever work God assigns you. But if you have become weary of the work, ask God to renew your vision and your strength today.
God renews your hope with His comfort. That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. God renews your spirit despite your physical troubles.
V. Gilbert Beers
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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).