Man’s desire for world power—to control others—goes all the way back to the self-seeking fallen angel who came to this earth in order to take it as his own. This adversary wants to control you! But, every day, you get to control who rules you. It’s a question of choosing whom you will obey.
Read MoreDaniel’s dream, which occurred while he was still serving under Babylon’s world dominion, was given to him by God as a panorama of world history, beginning in his day and going forward, all the way through to the second coming of Christ.
Read MoreThe account of Daniel in the den of lions brings to us a vital message of consistency of character. God’s children are to be the same in all seasons, whether in sadness and difficulty or seasons of ease and abundance.
Read MoreThis is an invitation to allow His dominion to overthrow any other dominion that you have allowed to rule over you, starting now. This is at the heart of the gospel message.
Read MoreHis enemies may have attributed the preservation of Daniel to a supposition that at this time the lions do not happen to be hungry, rather than admire the faith of Daniel in his God or the power of his God to effect a miracle.
Read MoreTo honor and obey the God of heaven is never disrespectful of people. It is our archenemy who labors diligently (for he never takes a day off) to make obedience to God appear as evil or lacking in thoughtfulness toward people. But living for God is an example for anyone who may be watching, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey.
Read MoreDaniel knew that he was safer in the den of lions with God’s protection than in the royal court of the Medes and the Persians without it. Even the threat of death could not dislodge his loyalty to the LORD.
Read MoreDaniel, his most honored and faithful statesman, had been specifically targeted, and the king’s own signature set the sinister plan into place. The knowledge of his role in the whole scheme distressed him beyond description.
Read MoreOnce the trap was set, the conspirators made sure to be outside of Daniel’s home to gather the “damning evidence” of his prayers before God. Three times Daniel prayed the next day, just as before, well aware that there were spies below his window!
Read MoreDaniel’s blameless conduct awakened a sense of resentment and jealousy in his peers. Inspired by the enemy of souls, they contrived a plan that would make Daniel appear to disrespect and dishonor the king.
Read MoreA time of testing is on the way for Daniel in chapter six, brought about by his adversaries. It foreshadows a testing period that is to come upon the world. Prepare now by walking uprightly with the Lord.
Read MoreThe Old Testament prophets were mightily used by God to help prepare His end-time people for the culmination of fallen earth’s history, hence the numerous references to Babylon.
Read MoreThe capital city of Babylon straddled the Great River. During the riotous party given by Belshazzar, the army of Cyrus stepped easily under the city walls. Unbelievably, the iron gates were open and unguarded (perhaps the guards were hanging around the party).
Read MoreSuch divisions harm the body of Christ. It is a topic that is hotly debated by some and totally ignored by others. The Holy Spirit spoke through Isaiah, calling every follower of God to travel the path of an active role of restoration of God’s truth among His people.
Read MoreNo one is more interested in the development of our character than the LORD. Each of us has an opportunity now to build character, starting with the solid foundation of the word of God. The choice to believe Him sets one upon the right path.
Read MoreEvery opportunity that had been given Belshazzar to know and obey the true God of the Universe had been squandered. And now the consequence of Belshazzar’s rebellion was upon him.
Read MoreThese words succinctly highlight the fundamental problem that people will face in the final judgment of God. Their refusal to humbly acknowledge known truths and act accordingly is tantamount to rebellion. Such a leaning, if not corrected, progresses into an overall attitude of self-exaltation, the most common form of idolatry.
Read MoreIn vain, Belshazzar had tried to make sense of the glowing handwriting on the palace wall. But here was a secret and a power that he could not understand. Neither could he guess.
Read MoreIn the years since Nebuchadnezzar’s death, Daniel must have had many seasons of discouragement, as Babylonian ways continued unabated. . . . He did not know that the promised Messiah would actively point His followers back to Daniel’s book. But in spite of the general Babylonian trends and Belshazzar’s flippant attitude, some in the Babylonian court had acquired an awareness of the God of Daniel and his friends.
Read MoreYour head knowledge must find its way into your heart. Then God will work within you and bring about the full and necessary change.
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