Daniel’s vision appalled him. As a result, he was “overcome and lay sick for some days.” He was foretold about the rise of murderous empires who would wreak havoc on the earth and his people. God would put it to an end, but not after considerable pain and desecration. How could Daniel possibly endure?
This sermon explores Daniel 8, his second vision. These are big topics. They include symbolism and multiple layers of meaning. At the same time, how Daniel navigates these hardships, and how he cultivates his faith and character throughout, help us journey though our own lives and hardships today, especially as the chaos of the world looms and threatens.
John Eldredge says: “The war for the human heart is the epicentre of the war in the world.” Let’s look at the war Daniel won in his heart, and the war we can also win as well.