Horns And Other Symbols

“Then I, Daniel, was overcome and lay sick for several days.”
Daniel 8:27


I want to say, “Then I, Wendy, was overcome.” Can anyone substitute my name with their own name? Whew! Laying sick for several days, no. Completely overwhelmed, yes.


A few points I want to make about today’s reading:

  • Thank you God for explaining Daniel’s visions. Even though the explanations are overwhelming and encrypted with symbolism we have them for deeper study and interpretation.
  • The horn is a symbol of power. We see throughout today’s reading the rising and falling of powers. We see the sovereignty of God as He allows evil power to reign but only for a short time then He, the Ancient of Days will ultimately rule. (I love the new name of God we learned.) The rising and falling of powers took me back to Daniel 2:21-22:
    “He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him.”

  • His kingdom will last forever. AMEN!

  • I want to be standing on the side of the Most High when every race and nation and language will obey Him.

I can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Have a great Monday!