In the land of Judah, a chorus of voices rose in harmony, singing praises to the Lord. They celebrated the strength of their city, fortified not just by stone and mortar, but by their unwavering faith in God. “A strong city have we,” they sang, acknowledging the divine protection granted to those who are just and faithful. The gates of this bastion were open to those who kept faith, a testament to the peace found in trusting the Lord, the eternal Rock.

In the ancient courts of Babylon, King Nebuchadnezzar, ruler of an empire, was troubled by a dream. Daniel, a man of God, was summoned to interpret the mysterious vision. The dream revealed a colossal statue, composed of various metals, each representing a kingdom: gold for Babylon, silver for a lesser realm, bronze for a third kingdom of widespread rule, and iron for a mighty but divided fourth kingdom. As Nebuchadnezzar listened, Daniel explained the statue’s destruction by a stone, not crafted by human hands, symbolizing a divine kingdom that would endure forever, outlasting all earthly powers.