Daniel 8

This dream probably occurred in 551 B.C.,

it gives us more details about the

Medo-Persian and Greek empires,

the 2 world powers that ruled after Babylonia.

"While I, Daniel, was watching the vision and trying to understand it, there before me stood one who looked like a man, and I heard a man's voice from the Ulai calling, 'Gabriel, tell this man the meaning of the vision.'

As he came near the place where I was standing, I was terrified and fell prostrate. 'Son of man,' he said to me, 'understand that the vision concerns the time of the end. I am going to tell you what will happen later in the time of wrath, because the vision concerns the appointed time of the end. The 2-horned ram that you saw represents the kings of Media and Persia. The shaggy goat is the king of Greece, and the large horn between his eyes is the first king. The 4 horns that replaced the one that was broken off represents 4 kingdoms that will emerge from his nation but will not have the same power.'

'In the latter part of their reign, when rebels have become completely wicked, a stern-faced king. a master of intrigue, will arise. He will become very strong, but not by his own power. He will cause astounding devastation and will succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy the mighty men and the holy people. He will cause deceit to prosper, and he will consider himself superior. When they feel secure he will destroy many and take his stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be destroyed, but not by human power.'

'The vision of the evenings and mornings that has been given you is true, but seal up the vision, for it concerns the distant future.'

I, Daniel, was exhausted and lay ill for several days. Then I got up and went about the king's business. I was appalled by the vision; it was beyond understanding."

Daniel's Dreams

Seems more like a night mare to me!

I always learn at least one thing.

God's power and justice will prevail,

so we should never give up our faith or lose hope,

no matter how powerful God's enemies may seem.

God is VICTORIOUS over all!!!