Today's passage gives insight into the nature of Jesus' kingdom. This is an essential hope for those who follow Him. Regardless of where a person comes from on this earth, what language they speak, or what race or ethnicity they are, their true identity and belonging can be found in Jesus, as part of His kingdom.

May the word of God unify us in this hope and joy as we look forward toward Christmas and to Jesus' eventual return.

[Daniel 7.13-14]

13 "I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him. 14 And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed.

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ Who was the man that came in the clouds? [v. 13; see also Revelation 1.5-7]

+ Who is the Ancient of Days? [v. 13]

+ What was given to Jesus? [v. 14]

+ Who is in Jesus' kingdom? [v. 14]

+ How long will Jesus' kingdom last? [v. 14]

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ As God's kingdom is for people from every nation, language, race and ethnicity, how are you sharing the Good News to people who differ in one or more of these ways from you?

+ Are there any barriers you feel toward any group of people within your local church? What steps can you take to rectify this and build on the unity we have in Jesus?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?