Daniel 7:9-10 – God and the Day of Judgment

In Chapter 7 of the Book of Daniel, the Prophet Daniel has a vision of future world events that greatly trouble him. In a panoramic view, he sees four beasts representing four powerful empires that would dominate the world, each succeeding the one before it. We have identified these empires as Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome.

Of the four beasts, the last one that Daniel saw was the most dreadful, terrifying, and incredibly strong. It had ten horns, which represented ten kings. As he continued to look, his attention was drawn to a little horn that emerged from among the ten horns. This little horn is known as the Antichrist, who would set up his kingdom in the future.

 

As Daniel continued to look, the scene changed from the chaotic seas where the four beasts arose to a courtroom scene. He saw thrones being set up, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. He was dressed in a snow-white garment and had hair white as wool. The throne He sat on was blazing with flame and had a wheel of burning fire. Furthermore, a river of fire flowed and came out from before Him. Attending Him was a great gathering described as thousands upon thousands and myriads upon myriads standing before the Ancient of Days. This tells us that the throng standing before Him is immeasurably great.

 

The Ancient of Days is none other than God. The term “Ancient” tells us that He existed long before creation, unlike all created beings. He is the ever-existing one. The white vestment and hair of white wool signify that God is righteous, pure, and wise. For the Ancient of Days, to be dressed in a white garment as snow with hair white as wool tells us that in Him, not a smidgeon of impurity or unrighteousness be found.

 

The throne and river of fire flowing before Him signify that God is sitting in judgment. He would end all kingdoms, particularly the arrogant horn of the last beast. His judgment would be final.

 

It is essential to have the right perspective of God. While He is loving, righteous, and faithful, we must never forget that He is also pure and will never condone sin and wickedness. We must never take His goodness for granted and live as if He will overlook our careless disregard for sin and wickedness. Let us be wise and live life with an eternal perspective.