The Son of Man Receives an Everlasting Kingdom

Daniel 7:13-14
13 “I kept looking in the night visions,
And behold, with the clouds of heaven
One like a son of man was coming,
And He came up to the Ancient of Days
And was presented before Him.
14 And to Him was given dominion,
Honor, and a kingdom,
So that all the peoples, nations, and populations of all languages
Might serve Him.
His dominion is an everlasting dominion
Which will not pass away;
And His kingdom is one
Which will not be destroyed.

Throughout human history, kingdoms have risen and fallen. The Babylonian, Persian, Greek, Roman, and British empires were once thought to be indestructible, but each eventually crumbled to an end. However, Daniel’s vision in this passage reveals a kingdom that will never end. It’s not built on military power, human ambition, or wealth—it’s built on God’s sovereign authority and his eternal plan of redemption through Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Daniel describes the “Son of Man” coming on the clouds of heaven and standing before the Ancient of Days (God the Father). Jesus often referred to himself as the Son of Man, directly identifying with this prophecy (see Matthew 26:64). This is no ordinary title, and He is no ordinary, flawed, or temporary ruler—He is the Messiah, the perfect and righteous King of Kings, divinely appointed to reign forever.

Daniel also tells us that Jesus is given “dominion and glory and a kingdom.” The word dominion means supreme authority, rule, and sovereignty, so what we see here is that Jesus is given absolute and eternal authority over all creation. Notice it also says Jesus' kingdom includes “all peoples, nations, and languages.” The gospel is for all who believe in His saving promises—the rich and the poor, the young and the old, people from every tribe and tongue. His rule brings redemption and salvation to all who trust in Him, and one day all creation will recognize His authority as every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord (Philippians 2:10-11).

What does this mean for us as we walk towards the cross and Easter Sunday? It means we should live each day as citizens of Jesus’ kingdom and servants of the one eternal King. Our ultimate allegiance is not to earthly governments, powers, or temporary rulers but to Jesus. It means we share the good news of the gospel, inviting others to trust Jesus as their Savior and join the citizenship of His kingdom. And it means that while the world around us is unstable, filled with war, suffering, and corruption, we can stand without fear, knowing that Christ’s rule will never fade or fall. “His kingdom is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed” (v. 14).

How does knowing that Jesus’ kingdom is everlasting give us hope in uncertain times?

In what ways can you live today as a faithful citizen of Christ’s kingdom?

Daniel 7:14 declares that people from every nation, tribe, and language will serve Jesus. How can you take part in advancing His Kingdom? Along with any specific ways God may lead you, take time today to pray for Faith Bible’s mission partnerships. Ask that Christ would be known and exalted among the Tarahumara people in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Dawnu people of Southeast Asia, and the diverse communities here in Edmond.


Lord Jesus, I praise You as the King who reigns forever. Your dominion is unshakable, and Your Kingdom will never be destroyed.  Strengthen my faith when the world around me feels unstable and help me to live with an eternal perspective, knowing that my true citizenship is with You. May I be faithful in sharing the good news of the gospel and in constantly praying for Your salvation to be known throughout the entire world. Keep my heart fixed on You today, Jesus. In the only Name that has eternal, absolute, and divine authority, Amen.