Conclusion of HAPPINESS FOR THE HOLY ONES

Of course, not all endured through this tumultuous era.  No doubt that is why the angel has emphasized the importance  of "keeping in expectation."  Those who endured and kept in expectation were greatly blessed. An overview of Daniel chapter 12 makes this clear. As foretold, the anointed were revived, or resurrected,in a spiritual sense.  They were given outstanding insight into God's Word, being empowered to "rove about" in it and guided by holy spirit, to unlock age-old mysteries.  Jehovah cleansed them and made them shine spiritually, as brightly as stars.  Consequently, they brought many into a righteous standing with Jehovah God. 

With all these prophetic marks to identify "the holy ones of the Supreme One," what excuse can there be for failure to recognize them and associate with them? Wonderful blessings await the great crowd, who join this dwindling anointed class in serving Jehovah.  All of us must keep in expectation of the fulfillment of God's promises.  (Habakkuk 2:3) In our day Michael, the Great Prince, had been standing in behalf of God's people for decades.  Soon now he will go into action as the divinely appointed executioner of this system of things.  When he does so, where will be stand? 

The answer to that question will depend on whether we choose to live a life of integrity now.  To strengthen our resolve to do so as "the time of the end"
 draws to a close, Let us consider the final verse of Daniel's book.  Our discussion of it in the next chapter will help us to see how Daniel stood before his God and how he will stand before Him in the future.  

Next time: JEHOVAH PROMISES DANIEL A WONDERFUL REWARD: CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

From the book: PAY ATTENTION TO DANIEL'S PROPHECY! 1999