Heaven Rules: Take courage. Take comfort. Our God is in control.

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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. They were no longer in control of their day, but they were still in control of their worship, and they would not relinquish that, under any condition. That doesn’t mean we won’t experience distress, but it does mean we can find a refuge by looking upward and letting His peace rule in our hearts.

If you are familiar with Daniel, you know there is a lot of prophecy and imagery that can be very difficult to understand. 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. 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.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. 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. 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). Using the timeless book and example of Daniel as a guide, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth reveals how seeing our lives and world through the lens of Heaven’s rule can shield us from panic and give us renewed hope and perspective. 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.

They take up so little room, just two little words, and yet they can fill the whole day, the whole house, our whole lives with anxiety and fear. She moves through those parts at a high level, not trying to interpret them but pointing to how Daniel reacted and to how God is still in control. Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth takes us to the book of Daniel to help us see God’s sovereignty gloriously displayed on every page. Let two simple words comfort your heart, calm your fears, and give you courage to press on: Heaven rules! His truth will settle around our hearts in that moment, sheltering us, providing a safe refuge, even as the storm or flood strikes.

I especially appreciated the encouragement to read the actual text before focusing on that chapter or section. God rules over every situation and circumstance we find ourselves in, just as He did in Daniel’s day.