Daniel 11 -- God Knows

The prophecy comes fast and heavy in this chapter, and my commentary nailed down the ones which have already been fulfilled.  "Only an omniscient God can know future events accurately and direct His servants to write them down."  Speaking of one of the fulfilled prophecies, it said, "In spite of the deception on both sides, the Lord was still in control and was watching the calendar.  He has His appointed times and He is always on time."

Regarding the desecration of the Temple, this isn't just an event that will someday occur.  My commentary said, "On December 14, 168, Antiochus desecrated the temple by erecting an altar to Zeus and by offering a pig as a sacrifice ... The future Antichrist will put his own image in the Jewish temple when he breaks his covenant with the Jews ..."

"Daniel knew that his people would endure great suffering for their faith, that some would apostatize and join the enemy, and that others would trust the Lord and do exploits.  No matter how difficult the times, God has always had His faithful remnant, and He will keep His covenant with His people to the very end."

Let me be one of Your faithful remnant, Father.

 

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford