I had always looked at it from more prophetic value but this book pointed out how Daniel was surrounded by a culture that was so crazy and yet he remained true to his values.

The book of Daniel is more than just a story about a man thrown into a lion's den or 3 men refusing to bow down to the idol. But two simple words can quiet them, calm our fears, comfort our hearts, and give us courage to press Heaven Rules! Being counted as among the people of God does not exempt us from the ordeals of living in a sinful, fallen world or from the rising floods that flow from it in all directions.For all of the miraculous works God performed through and for Daniel, it’s important to note that God never delivered Daniel from Babylon. God rules over every situation and circumstance we find ourselves in, just as He did in Daniel’s day. In the midst of so many problems and heartaches and anything else that you can conjure up in your mind, God is still a good God and He always knows what He is doing. With these powerful and biblical sound teaching at the forefront, this is a book that I highly recommend. Navigating Shame With the Psalms Its Time to Smile Again Running a Fearless Race Communication and Connection: A Biblical Perspective The Wise Will Shine by Vance K.

It has the power to calm our worst fears and anxieties, give hope to those who feel hopeless, and inspire courage in the fearful. It will give you a tiny glimpse into how God is always working behind the scenes and His rule and ways will always come to pass. We never know what we’re stepping into when we choose the worship of God over what comes more naturally to us: the fear of man, and the tendency to prostrate ourselves before earthy powers, trends, and demands.This book is inspirational, as it challenges its readers to use “Heaven rules” as the lens through which they view and interact with the world. His truth will settle around our hearts in that moment, sheltering us, providing a safe refuge, even as the storm or flood strikes. Throughout it all, the focus is on rearranging our perspective to recognize that no matter how things look from our earthly perspective. But two simple words can quiet them, calm our fears, comfort our hearts, and give us courage to press on: Heaven Rules!

I throughly enjoyed going through the book of Daniel with her and it spoke to some difficulties I was walking through in my own spiritual life. Nancy teaches her readers that “Heaven Rules” (sometimes abbreviated as “HR”) can become a powerful mantra that can keep us anchored to the truth of God’s word, reminding us that God has control over the micro (the tiny details of our personal circumstances) and the macro (the big picture of what’s happening in your life or even the world).

It can be easy to find yourself discouraged, these truths from Daniel 7 will remind you that regardless of what is taking place on earth, Heaven rules. Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth also known as Nancy Leigh DeMoss is the host and teacher for Revive Our Hearts and Seeking Him, two nationally-syndicated programs heard each weekday on over 1,000 radio stations. The author walks through the biblical book of Daniel show how he and his friends relied on the knowledge that God is always in control (heaven rules) no matter how dire the circumstances. Read this book and be encouraged to see everything from God's perspective, as much as our finite minds can fathom from this side of eternity. By walking through the book of Daniel, we learn about the prominence of this theme through the book, as well as the consequences when even the mightiest of earthly rulers choose to ignore Heaven’s rule.