Tuesday, March 18 In the time of the end the king of the south will engage with him in a pushing, and against him the king of the north will storm.​—Dan. 11:40.

[Áine]

Tuesday, March 18

In the time of the end the king of the south will engage with him in a pushing, and against him the king of the north will storm.—Dan. 11:40.

 

Daniel chapter 11 speaks of two kings, or political powers, who struggle with each other for world domination. By comparing this prophecy with others in the Bible, we can identify “the king of the north” as Russia and its allies and “the king of the south” as the Anglo-American World Power. God’s people who live under the rule of “the king of the north” are enduring direct persecution by this king. Some Witnesses have been beaten and thrown into prison for their faith. Rather than intimidate our brothers, the actions of “the king of the north” build their faith. Why? Because our brothers know that the persecution of God’s people fulfills prophetic statements made by Daniel. (Dan. 11:41) Our knowing that can help us to keep our hope strong and our integrity intact. w23.08 11 ¶15-16

[LeslieDean]

As our DT reveals,  the pushing  and shoving is truly amping up. I never liked fights in the school yard as a child  and would hide my eyes with my heart pounding.  But this one is different. I'm on the edge of my seat, eyes intent on the match, waiting with glee seeing the principal rush in and take the opponents out. Peace once again restored to the school yard. I recall that feeling of relief through the eyes of a 4 year old. The principal came without warning to most as they were focused on the fight. But a few were whispering ,'Here comes the principal and he looked like a hero to me. I want to feel that wide eyed wonderment of a child again.