And whereas thou sawest the feet and toes, part of potters’ clay, and part of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; but there shall be in it of the strength of the iron, forasmuch as thou sawest the iron mixed with miry clay. And as the toes of the feet were part of iron, and part of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong, and partly broken. And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay.
Daniel 2:41-43
And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise:and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings.
Daniel 7:24
In 2012 I did a search of the internet looking for any governing body that had subdivided the earth into 10 regions or kingdoms as described in Daniel chapters 2 and 7. At that time there was one organization that had a map as described, that was the United Nations. They had a map which subdivided the earth into 10 regions that was called the Millennial Development Goals (MDG).
As I dug deeper I found that these goals covered most of our every day life. Here are the areas listed originally.
No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Good Health and Well Being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Water and Sanitation
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Industry Innovation and Infrastructure
Reduced Inequalities
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Partnerships for the Goals
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
A quick look at the list would show that there are not many areas in our life in which these goals do not effect. Instead of stopping there the United Nations in 2015 expanded the goals into the Sustainability Development Goals adding more areas of influence as seen here
Affordable Clean Energy
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Life Below Water
Life on Land
Using the original MDG map one could see that world could be further divided into separate East West regions along the edge of the Eastern Mediterranean. Thus giving us five regions
for the East and five for the West matching the Description of Daniel 2.
You may be asking yourself why should this happen before the Tribulation? Glad you asked. It is because of Daniel 9:27 states that a covenant is made with many for 7 years to start off the Tribulation Period.
And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.
Daniel 9:27
Today we don’t use the word covenant any more we use the term treaty that represents the same thing. No country in history has ever made a treaty with an individual unless that individual represented a country of equal or greater size. Hence in order for the treaty to be made the person would have to represent a faction of equal or greater power than the many described.
The Traditional Timeline presupposes that this power will be granted in the First Seal of the Tribulation causing one to believe that a new reality exists in which many countries make a covenant with one individual.
Once we get to the First Seal we will go into more depth of the two feet and ten toes mentioned in Daniel 2 and show the what the Seal is truly talking about. Until then be patient and this quandary will be navigated to heart desire.
Seeing that the rule and reign of our world will be turned over to someone else this week spend some time on your own political view. Is it truly important that the “other” party is in control or are the ones in power the people God wills to be in charge for His Sovereign purpose.
This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.
Daniel 4:17
Father,
As I grew into adulthood I found myself gravitating towards a specific political party. Like so many from my party I claimed that the opposition was attempting to destroy my country and the things I held so dear. It wasn’t until I read Your Word that I came to understand that no matter who controls the government they are there by Your declaration and are there to fulfill Your Will. Lord as I pray for these leaders, I ask only that their actions helps to glorify You and that Your purpose will be served by them.
Amen
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