One of Satan’s oft-applied strategies upon the minds of those who read the written word of God is the idea that ancient history recorded therein has no bearing or application in our day. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Read MoreThe herald’s commandment to worship, accompanied by music, wafted its way through an inviting atmosphere that has been carefully designed and orchestrated by the king of Babylon and his underlings.
Read More“Everybody who’s anybody” is there at the invitation of the King of Babylon who has set up the entire scenario.
Read MoreDaniel’s interpretation was being pushed aside and forgotten for the human purpose of misinterpreting God’s message and twisting the truth. The symbol divinely designed to unfold important events of the future to the minds of men was “stolen” by the enemy to hinder the spread of the true knowledge that God desired to impart.
Read MoreMy faith must be invested unreservedly in the character of God. Otherwise, I will continue to act upon my own common sense or to make my decisions after conferring with flesh and blood…
Read MoreBut rather than become intoxicated by this sudden change in his own circumstances, Daniel sought the king regarding the faithful friends who had prayed with him during the king’s dilemma.
Read MoreJust as Joseph led Egypt to store abundant grain during the days of plenty, God has made His word abundantly available now….
Read MoreDaniel’s humble and thorough presentation of the dream and its interpretation absolutely astonished the king. Each detail of the dream that God provided through Daniel aligned perfectly with the king’s now revitalized memory…
Read MoreWe are being given time to compare the kingdoms of men with the eternal kingdom under the divine rulership of God. It takes spiritual eyes with which to make this comparison, yet even a child can readily understand the difference.
Read More“Human language never set forth in so few words such a great volume of historical truth. The finger of God is here. Let us heed the lesson well.” Uriah Smith
Read MoreAfter making clear that no human could have learned the secret of the king’s dream and its meaning, Daniel credits his heavenly Father and moves directly to the fact of His care – personally! – for the king.
Read MoreGod’s giving of the dream, along with His placement of Daniel in the king’s court was the beginning of a vast and magnificent revelation of the workings of man overshadowed by the workings of God for man’s ultimate benefit and blessing. His divine principles undergird all true prosperity, of both nations and individuals.
Read MoreDaniel’s example here is given to benefit each of us personally. Why not make a list of answered prayers and kneel before Him in gratitude today? The history of God’s faithfulness strengthens our hope for the future.
Read MoreBehind Daniel’s respectful plea before Nebuchadnezzar was a humble plea before the Mighty God of the Universe for time with Him, to present this case in the heavenly court. Daniel’s confidence in God radiated a demeanor of assurance that had a calming effect on the king, and the king consented.
Read MoreThe struggle between the king and his wise men not only increased the king’s anxiety at every turn, but it was helping him to understand that the ones in whom he had trusted to reveal mysteries by virtue of their close connections with the Babylonian gods were frauds. As their mask came ever closer to being pulled off, they attempted—in desperation—to shame the king.
Read MoreBear in mind that the faith of this pagan culture was built entirely upon a belief that “the gods” sent messages to men through the various occultic channels represented by the Chaldean “specialists” . . .
Read MoreNebuchadnezzar was convinced that this dream—in all of its particulars—would provide him what he must know in order to pursue the proper course of action.
Read MoreIn the Babylonian culture, a tremendous emphasis was placed on the importance of dreams. In this case, God was utilizing that aspect of their culture to reach the heart of Nebuchadnezzar, for He Himself had given him a particular dream.
Read MoreEach of us would be wise to learn that even a lengthy list of positive traits under the heading of intelligence and knowledge is drained of influence in the absence of humility.
Read MoreThrough the very humiliations that Israel’s apostasy had invited, God provided Babylon with strong evidence of His supremacy and the positive results of obedience to His holy requirements. But this powerful testimony could be imparted only through those who were wholeheartedly loyal to the God of Heaven.
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