Today’s Reading: Daniel 1; Daniel 2; Revelation 16
Scripture: Daniel 2:25-28
25 Arioch took Daniel to the king at once and said, "I have found a man among the exiles from Judah who can tell the king what his dream means."
26 The king asked Daniel (also called Belteshazzar), "Are you able to tell me what I saw in my dream and interpret it?"
27 Daniel replied, "No wise man, enchanter, magician or diviner can explain to the king the mystery he has asked about, 28 but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. He has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to come. Your dream and the visions that passed through your mind as you lay on your bed are these..."
Observation: I love Daniel. The book and the man. The above scripture is a perfect example why. First, when King Nebuchadnezzar (one doosey of a name) decides to wipe out all the wise men because none of them can read his mind, Daniel keeps his head (literally). He appeals for more time and he prays. When God reveals King what's-his-name's dream to Daniel and he appears before the King, Daniel has the opportunity to toot his own horn, or put a feather in his cap, or strut his stuff, or any other stupid phrases that refer to self-promotion. But Daniel does no such thing. He actually begins by correcting King N when he assumes (a dangerous thing to do) that Daniel has the power to read minds. Daniel says, "nope, it's not me, it's God." (PMS Paraphrase) I love the fact that Daniel is not only wise, he is very humble. What a great guy.
Application: Be like Daniel.
Prayer: Lord, thank You for including Daniel's life stories in our Bible. It is so great to read about this young man who, though a prisoner in a foreign land, found a way to honor both God and men. Help me to be like Daniel, to keep my head, and always honor You.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
1 comment:
Another verse that struck me from Daniel was 2:46 where the king prostrated himself to Daniel after heinterpreted the king's dream. Imagine, the greatest ruler on the face of the earth at that time falling prostrate before a slave. It's quite a pictoral image of the fact that no matter how great and powerful any worldly authority is, it will always fall at the feet of even a small display of God's almighty power and authority. I love Daniel too. Loved your application section!
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