The people who walk in darkness

will see a great light.

For those who live in a land of deep darkness,

a light will shine.

…And he will be called:

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God;

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:2,6

…Since the first day you began to pray for understanding

and to humble yourself before your God,

your request has been heard in heaven…

Daniel 10:12

The moment you began praying,

a command was given.

And now I am here to tell you what it was,

for you are very precious to God.

Listen carefully so that you can understand…

Daniel 9:23

And people will come from all over the world—

from east and west, north and south—

to take their places in the Kingdom of God.

And note this:

Some who seem least important now will be the greatest then,

and some who are the greatest now

will be least important then.”

Luke 13:29-30

I watched as thrones were put in place

and the Ancient One sat down to judge.

His clothing was as white as snow,

his hair like purest wool.

He sat on a fiery throne

with wheels of blazing fires,

and a river of fire was pouring out,

flowing from his presence.

Millions of angels ministered to him;

many millions stood to attend him.

Then the court began its session,

and the books were opened.

Daniel 7:9-10

(NASA photo of Pluto)

…Unless your faith is firm,

I cannot make you stand firm.”

Isaiah 7:9

“…My sanity returned,

and I praised and worshipped the Most High

and honored the one who lives forever.

His rule is everlasting,

and his kingdom is eternal.

All the people of the earth

are nothing compared to him.

He does as he pleases

among the angels of heaven

and among the people of the earth.

No one can stop him or say to him,

‘What do you mean by doing these things?’

Daniel 4:34-35

The LORD is a shelter for the oppressed,

a refuge in times of trouble.

Those who know your name trust in you,

for you, O LORD, do not abandon those who search for you.

Psalm 9:9-10

(Hubble telescope photo)

“…we do not need to defend ourselves before you.

If we are thrown into the blazing furnace,

the God whom we serve is able to save us…

But even if he doesn’t…”

So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego,

securely tied, fell into the roaring flame.

“Look!” Nebuchadnezzar shouted.

“I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed!…”

“Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego,

servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!”

So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stepped out of the fire.

…the fire had not touched them.

Not a hair on their heads was singed,

and their clothing was not scorched.

They didn’t even smell of smoke!

Daniel 3:16-18, 23, 25-27

(Hubble telescope photo)

“Praise the name of God forever and ever,

for he has all wisdom and power.

He controls the course of world events;

he removes kings and sets up other kings.

He gives wisdom to the wise

and knowledge to the scholars.

He reveals deep and mysterious things

and knows what lies hidden in darkness,

though he is surrounded by light.

I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors,

for you have given me wisdom and strength…”

Daniel 2:20-23