We noted the phrase appears five times in the book of Daniel. Especially note this one:
But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, [even] to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. -- Daniel 12:4, KJV
If you're reading this blog, you're part of the "increased knowledge" part. We read an article the other day saying the world's storehouse of knowledge is doubling every two years or so. Speaking simply about poker, the Internet has brought information to a wide audience in the last two decades -- and even made it possible for players from around the globe to get together online for tournaments.
Many preachers have warned of "the end of the age" since Jesus's disciples asked Him about it. Notice what the Lord said one of the signs would be:
And the gospel must first be published among all nations. -- Mark 13:10
To go to "all nations," knowledge again has to increase. The apostle Paul thought that had occurred during his lifetime (Romans 10:18), yet Internet access and other means make that even more possible now. This blog desires to play a small part in publishing that gospel, albeit in an untraditional way.
But for your knowledge to increase about something -- whether poker or the gospel -- it takes a little effort on your part. It takes study, and then practicing the things you study. So we would ask: are you studying the Bible, to see what God wants you to do? And if so, are you putting that knowledge to use in your life? Jesus would say you should:
If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. -- John 13:17
The "end game" phrase in our title usually is applied to chess, not poker. But if you don't finish well, you can't win a poker tournament. And if you don't finish life well, you might be stunned and disappointed when you see Jesus in judgment. We think He'll be every bit as interested in what you did as what you knew.
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