THE BOOKS WERE OPENED 2
9 I WATCHED AS THRONES WERE PUT IN PLACE AND THE ANCIENT ONE [the Ancient of Days] SAT DOWN TO JUDGE. His clothing was as white as snow, his hair like purest wool. He sat on a fiery throne with wheels of blazing fire,
10 and a river of fire was pouring out,
flowing from his presence. Millions of angels ministered to him; many millions stood to attend him. THEN THE COURT BEGAN ITS SESSION, AND THE BOOKS WERE OPENED."
Daniel 7:9,10 (NLT)
• If you can keep away from sin, keep yourself from defilement, God would show you things to come.
- Hidden things were revealed to Daniel because he kept himself from being defiled—polluted or profaned.
- God revealed a number of other things to him as well; about the different kings he worked with, and those who would reign after them, and about the end time.
- The secret of the LORD is with those who fear or reverence Him: "THE SECRET OF THE LORD IS WITH THOSE WHO FEAR HIM, AND HE WILL SHOW THEM HIS COVENANT" (Psalm 25:14 NKJV).
"FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD IS RESERVED FOR THOSE WHO REVERENCE HIM. WITH THEM ALONE HE SHARES THE SECRETS OF HIS PROMISES."
Psalm 25:14 the Living Bible)
- Things that would happen at the end time, which were later revealed to John at the Island of Patmos, had been revealed to Daniel, partially; even under the old testament.
- God can show or reveal things that would happen in the future to you, If your relationship and fellowship or communion with Him are intact or sound.
• To walk in the supernatural and see into the realm of the Spirit.
I. Live holy and walk in the light of the Word of God:
15 BUT AS HE WHO CALLED YOU IS HOLY, YOU ALSO BE HOLY IN ALL YOUR CONDUCT, 16 BECAUSE IT IS WRITTEN, “BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY” (1 Peter 1:15,16 NKJV).
READ: James 1:22,25.
II. Pray and fast often (Matthew 17:21; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; 2 Corinthians 11:27). And most especially, prayer in the Holy Spirit—praying in tongues (1 Corinthians 14:2; Jude 20).
III. Be flexible, or pliable, in the hand of God. In other words, be bendy in God's hands (Jeremiah 18:6).
IV. Be passionate about heavenly things:
1 SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN RAISED TO NEW LIFE WITH CHRIST, SET YOUR SIGHTS ON THE REALITIES OF HEAVEN, WHERE CHRIST SITS IN THE PLACE OF HONOUR AT GOD'S RIGHT HAND. 2 THINK ABOUT THE THINGS OF HEAVEN, NOT THE THINGS OF EARTH. 3 FOR YOU DIED TO THIS LIFE, AND YOUR REAL LIFE IS HIDDEN WITH CHRIST IN GOD" (Colossians 3:1-3 NLT).
• Seek first the Kingdom of God:
33 BUT SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND ALL THESE THINGS SHALL BE ADDED TO YOU. 34 THEREFORE DO NOT WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW, FOR TOMORROW WILL WORRY ABOUT ITS OWN THINGS. SUFFICIENT FOR THE DAY IS ITS OWN TROUBLE" (Matthew 6:33,34 NKJV).
- Many believers had allowed the seeking of other things, the material things, to be the first or the primary thing; whilst they made the things of the Kingdom secondary.
- The conclusion of the matter:
13 THAT'S THE WHOLE STORY. HERE NOW IS MY FINAL CONCLUSION: FEAR GOD AND OBEY HIS COMMANDS, FOR THIS IS EVERYONE'S DUTY. 14 GOD WILL JUDGE US FOR EVERYTHING WE DO, INCLUDING EVERY SECRET THING, WHETHER GOOD OR BAD" (Ecclesiastes 12:13,14 NLT). - The above Scripture was said by Solomon, the pinnacle of Israel's wise men, after he had experienced both the good and the other side of God.
• You will not regret at the end of your journey on earth in Jesus' name.
- Whatever is contrary to your health is cursed and you are healed in Jesus' mighty name.
- You are made whole spirit, soul, and body, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
Peace!
STEPS TO SALVATION
• Take notice of this:
IF you are yet to take the step of salvation, that is, yet to be born-again, do it now, tomorrow might be too late (2 Corinthians 6:1,2; Hebrews 3:7,8,15).
a. Acknowledge that you are a sinner and confess your Sins (1 John 1:9); And ask Jesus Christ to come into your life (Revelation 3:20).
b. Confess that you believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is Lord, and that you confess it with your mouth, Thus, you accept Him As your Lord and Saviour (Romans 10:9,10).
c. As you took the steps A and B your name is written in the Book of Life (Philippians 4:3; Revelation 3:8).
- If you took the steps As highlighted above, congratulations, It means you are saved—born-again. Join a Word based church in your area and Town or city, and be part of whatever they are doing there. Peace!