The Kingdom Is in Place! HOW ENEMIES OF GOD'S KINGDOM WILL COME TO THEIR END

 ReadDaniel 2:28, 31-35.  We see this prophecy being fulfilled today. Nebuchadnezzar's dream pointed to what would happen "in the final part of the days," after the start of Christ's rule. Jesus' earthly enemies would include the final world power foretold in the Bible, the one represented by the "feet of iron and clay."  Thi world power has already appeared. It came into existence during World War I when Britain and the Unted States forged a special partnership, the Anglo-American alliance. Nebuchadnezzar's dream image also foretold at least two things about this world power that would distinguish it from the previous kingdoms.

First, unlike the previous world  powers mentioned in the vision, the Anglo-American alliance is symbolized, not by a solid metal like gold or silver, but by a mixture of iron and clay, Th clay represents "the offdpring of mankind," or the common  people. (Daniel 2:43)  As is plainly evident today, their influence in elections,civil rights campaigns, mass protests, and labor unions weakens the ability of this world power to implement its policies.

Next time: The Kingdom Is in Place! - Beware of the Clay!

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