Bible Reading: Daniel 12
Key Verse: Verse 4 – “But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.”
Key Words: many shall run to and fro
Our text is a reference to the second coming of Jesus. In verse 4 we are given a picture in part of what the last days will be like before Jesus returns: knowledge shall increase, that is certainly a reality today; but also the fact that man will be able to run to and fro – one place to another, one town to another, one state to another, even one country to another. But with all this running, I must ask: what are we accomplishing for the Kingdom of God? We spend most of life accomplishing things that mean very little in regard to eternity.
Reminds me of a cat I recently read about...
“Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat, Where have you been?
I’ve been to London town to see the queen.
Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat, What did you there?
I chased a little mouse under her chair.”
The point is that there were many things to do and see in the big city of London. But this cat did what she could have done in any barn – chased a mouse under a chair. The illustrative power rests in this comparison. Some of us go through life dealing with mere trivialities when we could be moving mountains. We are content to idle the days by, never measuring up to the full measure of our potential. And is there any greater loss than to live three score and ten and never accomplish that for which one has every potential and opportunity?
So let me ask: what are you accomplishing in life? Now really think about it. What are you really accomplishing in life that has meaning in regard to eternity? If nothing, why not start today accomplishing some things that really matter!!
Dr. Mike Rouse
What to do:
✞ Re-evaluate what you are accomplishing in life and ask yourself, “When I stand before the Lord, will He say well done, thou good and faithful servant?”
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