Day 487 - Psalm 113

 Julie

There is no one like the Lord. He can change people's lives and raise them up from struggles that they experience. We should praise the Lord.

Michelle

This psalm seems to just be about praising the Lord, as he is like no other.

Day 486 - Micah 6-7 & Psalm 112

 Julie

God is once again telling them that he has done all of these things for them, bringing them out of Egypt and saving them comes up a few times in this reading. He is still reminding them of what is to come for them if they continue down their current path, all the while trying to show them that he had made them promises if they chose to follow him. 

A righteous man will be taken care of by God and will receive that that God has for him.

Michelle

It sounds like God is asking the people why they keep turning from him, when all he has done is keep his promises and given the people someone to lead them.  Yet they are never pleased, and he tells them what they are to do.  He says the Lord requires of you to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.  

The devotional says something that stands out.  It says to picture God as the judge in a courtroom and his people are on trial.  The charges are that they have turned away from him and forgotten his merciful help in the past and taken his blessing for granted.  The people are asking if there is a way to find favor with God thru sacrifice or offerings.  But it says they are just trying to pacify him, and God sees their heart and knows they are not genuine in their repentance.  That the sacrifices are an attempt to replace approaching God honestly.  That last line is moving.

The end of this book had me thinking that people keep doing wrong because they know God will forgive them and restore them.  They turn away because they know they can come back.  Instead of just sticking it out.  It's like they get a free pass for all the bad things they have done.  It actually saddened me as I was reading the end of this book.

This psalm is about praise to God for all the little things we forget to praise him for.  The devotional reminds us to praise God daily for everything, quite literally.  The last paragraph says it all really.  "Have you thanked God for gravity lately?  For clouds that shade you from the summer sun, provide the rain and glow in sunrise?  For your eyes, your nose, your ears?  For giving humankind the ability to create penicillin, the electric light, the telephone, the means of preserving food?  For loving you enough to claim you as his child?  For watching over you even when you are busy or distracted and you forget him?  For protecting you and giving you purpose and hope? Make your own checklist.  He is worthy of your praise."  

Day 485 - Micah 4-5 & Psalm 111

Julie

They are still talking about the nations that God is going to destroy and the judgement that will be placed upon them. Then it goes into a new ruler and I think this is where the prophecies about Jesus as the coming Messiah may start. Again, it's saying that God is going to give them a chance to come to him and he will only execute vengeance on those who don't obey.

The Lord does great things for those who follow and obey. 

Michelle

In response to your question from yesterday, I believe yes.  God is giving them what seems an enormous amount of time and chances to come back to him.  My bible gives possible time frames for each book and we are in the range of 500-800 BC in these few books and various lands.  

God is talking about what he will do to destroy all they worship.  God keeps saying he will give them a chance to repent and return to him, change their ways.  It seems he is waiting for them to pay attention and give themselves to him wholeheartedly.  He can see that they are focused on other things, and he is trying to get the prophets to make the people listen.  Not an easy thing to do when people are going thru hardships, even when it's of their own doing.  

The verse that stands out is at the end.  The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom...  How powerful is that?  

Day 484 - Micah 1-3 & Psalm 110

 Michelle

So, this is yet another prophet telling the people what will happen to them.  However, they seem to be focused on the wealthy and their downfall, as well as chastising them for their treatment of the poor.  It talks about the judgment against Samaria and Jerusalem and the difference between the human plans and God's plans.  It speaks of judges taking bribes, priests teaching for a price, and prophets telling futures for money.  God is not happy with the way the people are acting and Micah is sent to tell them to turn to God instead.

The psalm says that the Lord tells hm to sit at his right hand until he makes enemies a footstool for his feet.  It seems to mean don't turn from God but run to him and God will take care of those working against you.  That he will crush your enemies and judge the nations, which seems a reminder that God will take care of things.

Julie

Ok. So my question is, is this an other prophet talking about the same destruction or is this a different time? If it's another one talking about the same one then God really did give them a lot of time to try and change before he destroyed them.

I am going to add that it also sounds like he is telling him that he will be a king and a priest. The mention of Melchizedek gives us an indication of something bigger in store for him.

Day 483 - Jonah & Psalm 109

 Michelle

I had not read this book before and find it interesting that Jonah actually runs from God, trying to get away from what God is calling him to do.  That really stands out to me.  Jonah also doesn't understand why God does some of the things he does and questions God.  He also gets angry with God and questions his choices and the way he handles the people.  To Jonah, the way God handled them was very wrong.  He felt that God should not show the people any compassion, but God says, "is it right for you to be angry?".  The lesson at the end of this book is powerful.  If we don't tend to what we are given, then it will wither and die.  The only part of this story that is familiar is Jonah getting swallowed by the large fish.  

In the psalm it seems like he is being persecuted and like the writer is asking God to bring bad things upon the attacker.  So, the writer is asking God to deal with them for all the bad and negative things being done.

Julie

I hadn't really realized before that Jonah was running from God and that the point of the story of the fish was to try and bring him back to God. I feel like running today myself. I am questioning whether these are the right choices and I am facing challenges or if we are not supposed to be moving in this direction. Today, I am lost.

I believe you are correct.

Day 482 - Obadiah & Psalm 108

 Julie

So, I did read the explanation on this book because with it being so short I wanted to make sure I understand it a little better. It explains that this is God telling the Edomites that although he had punished his people, he wasn't pleased with the way that the Edomites treated them and that they will also be doomed. 

This psalm seems to be in line with the book of Obadiah. 

Michelle

Wow, this is a very short book.  The preface in my bible says that the people of Edom who were descendants of Jacob's brother Esau, forgot brotherly kindness.  God told them they were proud and that he would humble them because of it.  That they lived atop a mountain, looking down on everyone.  They were also pleased that the people of Israel were suffering and with that, they plundered the cities that were destroyed.  It says that those who mess with God's people challenge God himself.  I had not thought about it this way, even though it makes sense.  We tend to feel this way about people we love.  Why wouldn't God feel the same about all his people?  It goes on to say that God may not act how or when we want him to, but he will act and those of us who believe are under his protection and everlasting covenant.  I found this information very powerful when reading it.  

The psalm speaks of how he will sing and make music from the heart for God.  That is the way he will praise him.  It's interesting though that it speaks of Edom in this psalm, and we have just read about what God will be doing to them, and it says that on Edom he will toss his sandal.  I am taking that to be a negative metaphor.  Not sure what the tossing of the sandal means.  

Day 481 - Psalm 107

 Julie

This psalm calls for people to praise God for his steadfast love and faithfulness. It points out the struggles that God has rescued people from. Overall it's asking us to Give Thanks to the Lord for all he does for us.

Michelle

The first verse really sums it up on this one.  "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."  And really if we think about it, that is all we need to remember.  

In relation to yesterday's reading, I was thinking that every time God has punished his people, or made them walk thru suffering in some way, he still kept some of those, the continued believers, in his good graces.  And while he was punishing the people, as a whole, usually he says something like, "if you turn from your evil ways and repent, I will find favor with you", but most would not do that.  I am not sure what made me think of that this morning.  

Day 480 - Amos 8-9 & Psalm 106

 Michelle

The parts that stand out to me are these:  the beginning when it states, "the time is ripe for my people...I will spare them no longer", and "The days are coming when I will send famine through the land - not of food or water but a famine of hearing the words of the Lord", and the end when he says "The days are coming when the reaper will be overtaken by the plowman".  These all seem like very powerful passages to me.  God is telling Amos that he won't spare his people for their sins any longer and that he will send famine through the land so that they will not hear his words, yet he is still planning to restore them and allow them to prosper and live in the land he promised.  It goes through and tells of all the things the people do, hiding themselves and all the things that will happen to them and that he forgets nothing, yet he will continue to restore them.  God always comes back to his people, calling to them and keeping his promises, even though they are constantly turning from him.  He says all the sinners will die.  The devotional focuses on the beginning that says the people were being judged for their treatment of the poor.  They had trampled and cheated the poor in their communities.  It references how Jesus often takes up the cause of the poor and how he was called to proclaim good news to the poor.  It calls us to help the poor in other ways than just giving money.  It references chapter 8 speaking of those that are trying to cheat with dishonest scales.  I think we see some of that even today.  How are we helping those that need assistance while making sure they are willing and able to help themselves?     For some reason the part about not hearing the words of the Lord is really calling to me today.  Maybe at times I feel like this, like I am not hearing God's words, even though I try to stay connected by reading something related every day.  I know this isn't what he is talking about necessarily, as it's more about the people that are not following his commands and acting foolish.  But I wonder too if this is something that we have seen for hundreds of years.  We don't hear about prophets anymore or those that are really speaking for God.  I understand we all pray and need to listen ourselves, but it's just so different from what we have read in the bible so far.

This psalm goes through a synopsis of all the people have gone through and what God has done to them because of their behaviors.  It's kind of a quick retelling of every generation.  At the end it says, "Save us Lord...Praise be to the Lord...Let all the people say, 'Amen!'".  This last line reminds me of a song that I like with those words, All the people say, Amen.  

Julie

It's interesting that you say that about the prophets. I wonder if we will see in the NT that we should be looking or listening for something different. Prophets are probably from the time before Jesus and after that we are given the Word in a different way?? This is powerful hearing that God is going to destroy them, but then promises to let them return and not let them lose this again. 

I don't really have anything more to say than that. 

 

Day 479 - Amos 7 & Psalm 105

 Julie

God sends Amos warning visions and then I believe he is being accused of being a false prophet because he tells them that he was just a shepherd and God called him to prophesy to the people. 

This psalm seems to be reminding people that God does exactly what he promises. If he promises destruction he brings it and if he promises to save or to provide for people he delivers.

Michelle

I think that is the gist of this chapter.  What I find interesting is that God called him to do something different than he was doing.  And he was brave and did as God commanded.

It does sound as if that is what he is saying to them.  I am draw to the verses that talk about Ham for some reason, or the Land of Ham anyway.  I am not sure it drew me there as it doesn't go on about it or him.  

Day 478 - Amos 5-6 & Psalm 104

 Julie

Even though God is about to destroy Israel he is still pleading for them to turn to him. People have become so selfish and lovers of themselves and material things and are not giving themselves to God. This is definitely a repeat of everything we have seen in the past, but I also think that it is an indication of what is to come for us now. I think people are acting this way now and that God is trying to plead with people to turn to him before he returns.

I feel like the final verse is a good prayer for today. "Let the sinners be consumed from the earth, and let the wicked be no more! Bless the Lord, O my soul, Praise the Lord!" We should sing to the Lord in praise for all he does so that when he does remove the wicked from the world we are standing in his righteousness.

Michelle

It sounds like the Lord is unhappy with the pride that the people have and express.  He doesn't like their offerings and doesn't accept them.  He tells them to seek good and not evil so that they may live.  Though the people don't seem to be listening.  It is yet another story of God's people straying and him making every attempt to bring them back to him.  And you are right, people act this way now.  There is so much pride and arrogance and material and social worship.  It's scary to think what God will do to us next.

This psalm tells of how God provides food for all his creatures, along with shelter and other wonderous works from God's hands.  It says when we die, we are returned to the dust and God will create new.  And yes, we should sing for wicked to be removed from the earth and make sure to keep our focus on God so we are not mistaken for the wicked.

Day 475 - Amos 3-4 & Psalm 103

 Julie

God is telling them that just because they are his chosen people doesn't mean that they are released from punishment if they have done wrong. He tells them that he has given them multiple chances to redeem themselves and caused them quite a bit of pain and they still haven't asked for forgiveness or salvation, so he is going to destroy them and rebuild.

Bless the Lord O my soul, worship His holy name. That song comes into my head when I read this one. The Lord is so merciful and forgiving but only if we accept that mercy and ask for that forgiveness.

Michelle

God does speak of the fact that he has done so many things to his people and yet they still have not turned back to him.  He has given them so many chances and tried to turn their focus, yet they still sin and turn away.  No matter what he is still trying to get their attention.  

I was hearing the same song as I read this.  It played over and over in my mind.  

Day 474 - Amos 1-2 & Psalm 102

 Julie

The Lord is telling each of the lands that he will not be revoking their punishments and reminds them of what he is punishing them for. He also tells them what he will be doing. The last verses are telling Israel that they will be punished as well, and even though he will save them in the end they will be punished first for the sins that they have committed for the sins of their neighbors.

They are asking God to listen to their prayers and to save them from the suffering that they are enduring.

Michelle

This sounds like it's another person the Lord is speaking through, telling his people what will happen to them, just a different perspective.  So he has spoken through a few different people now and they have all said the same thing, yet the people still do wrong.  In the beginning of this book it says that they people were just going thru the motions, doing the sacrifices and praying to God, and were prosperous, thinking it was all coming from God, yet there was injustice happening at their hands and their performed rituals were not enough to changes God's mind.  It says that God cannot be manipulated and that he is not looking for the right rituals, but the right living.  

The writer is asking God to hear their prayers.  

Day 473 - Psalm 101

 Julie

This psalm seems to fall in the line with what we have been reading. They seem to be asking God to spare them in the midst of what he is about to do and that they will not perish with the wicked. 

Michelle

It seems like they are trying to stay righteous in the midst of all the evil behaviors going on around them and that they are trying to stay away from the people doing those things.  They are singing to the Lord and giving praise trying to keep their eyes on the faithful.

Day 472 - Joel 3 & Psalm 100

 Michelle

This sounds like another explanation of what God plans to do to those persecuting his people and selling them off to other nations.  It seems like, based on the preface, that this is during a different time from past, so it's a new person he is speaking through, but regarding the same things as people have not really changed their behaviors.  

This psalm is another that says to worship with song.  That we should know God, as he made us all and we are to give thanks and praise to his name.  We are then reminded that God's love endures for all generations.

Julie

I agree. It seems like this is the follow-through from Hosea that they kept talking about. 

His steadfast love endures forever.

Day 471 - Joel 1-2 & Psalm 99

 Michelle

The preface to this book says that God has sent locusts to devour everything, and the land is in ruins because of it.  The animals wander also without food as do the people.  But he has spoken to Joel and there is a call to lament and fast for God to restore them.  The devotional focuses on the verse that says, "I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten...", and that then they will know the Lord.  It is titled "But for a Moment".  It talks about those that have suffered and how we tend to take things in our lives very hard when in comparison to people that have actually had to suffer for life or in captivity, that our trifle things pale in comparison, but that to us sometimes it feels very difficult.  The point though is that we turn to God no matter the struggle or suffering we are going through.  

Those that call on the Lord are answered.  We must keep the Lord's commands and give praise and thanks.

Julie

I think that the second part of this reading is also telling us about the return of the Lord. He is still trying to give us time to get right with him and he will up until the very end, but those that don't will perish.

It shows that many times he has answered those that called upon him.

Day 470 - Psalm 98

 Michelle

I have been catching up today.  I didn't realize how far behind I was.  I have had some challenges this past couple of weeks, and it's mostly my own fault.  I let things get in my way and don't do what I am supposed to.  It's been a struggle.

This psalm says we should be singing to the Lord for all the wonderful things he has done and will continue to do.  He makes himself known to us and we should shout for joy.  While reading this it made me think of all the things that make me think about God, music being one of them but also when I am in nature, or when I see beauty in something.  

Julie

I am so glad to see you...

When I was reading this I was thinking about how there are those denominations that think that music and singing are wrong. I think this psalm shows that God wants us to praise him through song.

Day 469 - Psalm 97

 Julie

The Lord reigns over all the earth and will bless the righteous and burn up our adversaries and the evil.

Michelle

God goes before us and watches over all.  His light shines on the righteous and upright in heart.

Day 468 - Hosea 14 & Psalm 96

 Julie

The Lord is pleading with the people to change their ways so that he can save them and give them all that they need.

Give praise to the Lord for all that he does.

Michelle

I agree with your interpretation.  What stood out to me is verse 3, "We will never again say 'Our gods' to what our own hands have made...".  This seems like a revelation to me, they are, and possibly we are, worshipping what we have made with our own hands, and not what God has instructed us to.  We are quick to find other things because we are impatient.

Give praise and rejoice to the Lord, for he gives us all we need.

Day 467 - Hosea 11:12 - 13 & Psalm 95

 Julie

They are still talking about God destroying these people because are still not coming back to the Lord.

However, the psalm today tells us that the Lord does not forsake his people. He will be there for them and with them fi they ask that of him.

Michelle

This is talking about the sin of Israel and using many metaphors to explain their behaviors and actions that are against God's commands.  It also talks about God's anger toward them and how he gives them what they ask for and then take it away.  

The verses that stand out in this psalm today speak of how the mountain peaks belong to God, how the sea is his because he made it and his hands formed the dry land.  We need to remember that God put us here and made this earth for us.  We need to give him thanks for all he has given.

Day 466 - Hosea 11:1 - 11:11 & Psalm 94

 Julie

The Lord loves the people of Israel because they are his chosen people, but he is not happy with the way that they have been conducting themselves. They have been practicing idolatry. Through it all, he has tried to heal them, but they are still going down the wrong path so he is going to remove them and destroy them.

The Lord will not forsake his people and he will protect them and destroy those that are wicked.

Michelle

The part that stands out to me in a big way is verse 2, "But the more they were called, the more they went away from me".  I think this is an accurate statement of how we, as a people, are with God.  I don't have an explanation why, but this is so accurate when you think about all we have read so far and how people are in the world today.  

The verses that stand out to me today are these:  "When I said, 'My foot is slipping', your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.  When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy".  These really spoke to me this morning.  I do feel this especially when I have become anxious, as I have been trying very hard to turn to God in these times, when I think my mind is running from me. 

Day 465 - Hosea 9:10 - 10 & Psalm 93

 Julie

He calls Israel a luxurious vine even though the people are evil right now and God is going to punish them for not believing and for worshipping false gods. He will however save them in the end.

The Lord reigns supreme.

Michelle

This reads as a chapter full of metaphors.  I realized while reading this that most of the bible reads this way and we are constantly trying to decipher it.  It's interesting what he uses to describe all these things and people, turning to nature mostly and the sins of people.  Maybe that's so that we better understand, I am not sure.  

This psalm compares God holiness to the seas and says the seas have lifted up their voice as pounding waves in praise.  This is a mighty visual representation of God's majesty.

Day 464 - Hosea 8-9:9 & Psalm 92

 Julie

The inequities of the people are being listed here. God is now including the prophets in the list of those that will be punished as they are no longer living for God, but for themselves.

The righteous will flourish and grow through their faithfulness to God, all others will be doomed.

Michelle

It seems like this reads similar to chapters and books past.  We are hearing it in a different way and Hosea's life seems a metaphor for what God is doing or going to do to the people for turning away from him yet again.

The first verse stands out to me.  "It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, ...". 

Day 463 - Hosea5:8 - 7 & Psalm 91

 Julie

Hosea is pleading with the people to turn their hearts back to God. He is telling them that God is wanting their steadfast love and not the burnt offerings that they are accustomed to giving. This seems to be the shift to where God is asking us more for faithfulness and is going to find a new way to forgive our sins.

God will be our refuge and fortress in, what sounds like the end times, and he will protect us as long as we have made him our dwelling place.

Michelle

It does sound like he is pleading with them to return to God.  The devotional with chapter 6 talks about coming clean, confessing our sins to God and the ones we are hiding things from.  Some of the examples are keeping things from husbands, letting your anger get the best of you and taking it out on others, and sharing information told in confidence, and how you feel something tug at you for action and you hesitate.  Sometimes we feel a tug and don't listen and other times we do and still feel like we have wronged.  It is a difficult thing to know when God is tugging at us.  We must always be on guard and open our hearts to hear his call.

God must be our refuge if we want to be saved.  Just saying it is not enough, but that is where we must start.

Day 462 - Hosea 3 - 5:7 & Psalm 90

 Julie

The Lord is telling Hosea what he is going to do to the people of the land during this time. They have been worshipping idols, not following the laws of God and have not shown their faithfulness to the Lord. He is putting them through a period of unrest to then bring them back to salvation...I believe that is what this is saying.

We need to realize that our time here is short and we need to use it wisely. 

Michelle

I did not realize in chapter 2 that it was Hosea speaking about his wife leaving him.  Until I started reading this chapter.  I think you are right about what it is telling us.  He is comparing the people to prostitution and idolatry practices.  The devotional with chapter 3 talks about real joy and how you don't know real joy until you realize your own sinfulness and compare it to how much you have been forgiven.  It says that those who have been forgiven much, love much.  That seems pretty powerful.  It says their gratitude spills out and they find themselves crazy in love with God, worshipping with abandon.  In turn they love other extravagantly and forgive others from their heart.  This is very thought provoking this morning.

I think that's a good interpretation of this psalm.  The parts that stand out to me are:  Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom; Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days; establish the work of our hands.

Day 461 - Hosea 1-2 & Psalm 89

 Julie

The Lord is telling Hosea what he will be doing to his people because they have become sinful and are using the things God provided to worship Baal. God plans to destroy the people and all that they have and then he will have mercy on them if they go to Israel and ask for salvation and become faithful to God again. 

This psalm begins by praising God for his steadfast love and faithfulness and for all he has done and provided. It then ends with them asking why he is not helping them and why he is letting all of the bad things that they are going through happen.

Michelle

The preface to this book says that God is using Hosea's life as a living picture of what has and will be the life of his people and their actions toward God.  In this first chapter he tells Hosea to marry a prostitute as the people have prostituted themselves to other Gods.  Then he has him name his children names that reference things God feels about the people.  It does go on about what God is going to do to the people.  This seems like another round of disobedience by the people and God punishing them then restoring them.  

This is a very long psalm and I got lost in it.  What stood out was that the line of David would continue as God promised even though they continue to go against God.  God will keep his promise to David.  

Day 460 - Psalm 88

 Julie

This psalm is a cry to God, but sounds like someone in distress that God is not answering as quickly as they feel he should. 

Michelle

This sounds like a dark psalm.  The person seems in some kind of trouble and is wanting God's help but it's not coming in the way they would like.

Day 459 - Psalm 87

 Julie

Glorious things about the city of God are spoken. I am not sure that I completely understand what the city of God is. I think it's Zion, but again, not sure what exactly that refers to.

Michelle

The devotional with this psalm says that the psalmist is describing God and asks how we see God.  Do we see his as a loving God, or do we wonder if he will really forgive whatever sin we keep committing?  We tend to question or think poorly of God when we are doing bad things.  Yet this is not the case at all, and we need to remember who God is at all times.

Day 458 - Daniel 12:5 -13 & Psalm 86

 Julie

I think that God is telling Daniel about the end times and I believe that it is the end times that we are likely to experience.

The Lord loves us and protects us and they are praising him for this.

Michelle

The timing of all he has learned is what is still a mystery.  He is telling Daniel about the end and Daniel's end it seems.  

As I read this psalm, I felt like they were calling out to God to guard their lives and asking for mercy and forgiveness.  They are also praising God for all the love he gives them.

Day 457 - Daniel 10 - 12:4 & Psalm 85

 Julie

Daniel sees and talks to God. The others that were with him at the time could see not see God but had a terrifying vision that made them run away. I would imagine because God's words only for Daniel. He praises Daniel for the faith he has shown and proceeds to tell him about the kings that would be coming up and what would happen with them. He also tells him that the time will come where there will be times of trouble and the angel Michael will be sent. There will be a book that will have the names of everyone that will be saved during this time and Daniel is to seal that book until the time of the end. I wonder if this is the a prophecy for the end times as spoken in Revelation.

They are asking God to restore their salvation and save them. They mention that God had forgiven their people before and they are asking for that again. They praise him for his steadfast love and faithfulness.

Michelle

It very well could be a vision of Revelations.  It's hard to determine what end they are speaking of.  There is so much in this vision and conversation with God.  And what is the purpose for God to share this with Daniel?  Is he supposed to be doing something with the information, or is it just so that someone knows or that Daniel is loved by God and found to be righteous so God confides in him what is to come.  

The psalm does sound like they are asking God to restore them to his good graces. 

Day 456 - Daniel 7-9 & Psalm 84

 Julie

I may need to find something that explains this reading a little more.

Daniel has two visions. The first one is of 4 strange beasts and it is suspected that 3 of the beasts represent different cities and the 4th beast represents the end times...at least that is what some scholars suspect. The second vision is of a ram and a goat and the angel Gabriel comes to him to explain that the lamb and the goat represent kings of Media and Persia. He explains what will happen to each of those kingdoms. The explanation in my Bible says that this and chapter 9 are the only times you see the angel Gabriel in the Bible. The last chapter is a prayer that Daniel prays for his people asking God for forgiveness and for him to protect them. Gabriel visits him again and tells him what will happen.

I believe that the last time we read this I linked to the song that was written based on this song. Every time I read this that song comes to mind. We are so blessed when we trust in him and so blessed to have his house to live in and we should sing praises about all he does for us.

Michelle

It seems that Daniel is being given visions of times to come.  I am not quite sure of what times he is sharing with Daniel, but it sounds like future events and some in the very far future for Daniel.  Daniel then prays and is visited by Gabriel.  It would help to understand the meanings behind these visions.  It sounds like they are speaking of people and times to come, at least in their future.  It makes me wonder if there is someone that is being given this type of information from God in current times.  And are we listening to them or are they even sharing.  Daniel has not been given the same instructions to share with people as previous prophets were given, so not sure why he is being given this information.

I will have to look back as I do not recall the song you speak of.  In reading this today, it sounds like he is saying that he yearns to be in God's house.  At first, I thought it was a call to be taken from this life to dwell with the Lord, but then I wasn't sure that was really the meaning.