Daniel 1-2, Psalm 92, Revelation 16
Have you ever have been in a difficult situation where you felt captive; one that limited your freedom; one that went against your morals and religious beliefs?
Well that is exactly the situation of Daniel and his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. They had become young prisoners of war; prisoners of the Babylonians Empire. They were captured, chained and whisked away from their country of Judah and brought to Babylon 500 miles away. Daniel and his friends were forced (or maybe God choose them) as future servants of King Nebuchadnezzar but first they needed to be indoctrinated with Babylonian culture for three years.
This was a difficult situation but Daniel made the best out of it. These four young men stood out among the others in worldly wisdom and understanding. They apparently were at the top of their class (Summa Cum Laude). And Daniel had a spiritual gift of understanding and interpreting dreams.
King Nebuchadnezzar took notice of their gifts. At one point, Daniel’s life was at stake and he prayed to heaven for the answer. He then interprets the dream of King Nebuchadnezzar but makes it very clear that it is the God of heaven who reveals mysteries (2:28). The dream reveals other temporary kingdoms which will follow Babylon. But during that time the God of heaven will set up an eternal kingdom that will never be destroyed.
King Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges Daniels’ God as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and then rewards Daniel and his friends.
Isn’t nice to know, that God doesn’t abandon us when we are in difficult situations. He allows us a way out which will glorify and honor Him.
My prayer for you is when the next time you are in a difficult situation, cling to God and see how you can honor and glorify Him.
Serving Christ Together.
+Todd
Have you ever have been in a difficult situation where you felt captive; one that limited your freedom; one that went against your morals and religious beliefs?
Well that is exactly the situation of Daniel and his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. They had become young prisoners of war; prisoners of the Babylonians Empire. They were captured, chained and whisked away from their country of Judah and brought to Babylon 500 miles away. Daniel and his friends were forced (or maybe God choose them) as future servants of King Nebuchadnezzar but first they needed to be indoctrinated with Babylonian culture for three years.
This was a difficult situation but Daniel made the best out of it. These four young men stood out among the others in worldly wisdom and understanding. They apparently were at the top of their class (Summa Cum Laude). And Daniel had a spiritual gift of understanding and interpreting dreams.
King Nebuchadnezzar took notice of their gifts. At one point, Daniel’s life was at stake and he prayed to heaven for the answer. He then interprets the dream of King Nebuchadnezzar but makes it very clear that it is the God of heaven who reveals mysteries (2:28). The dream reveals other temporary kingdoms which will follow Babylon. But during that time the God of heaven will set up an eternal kingdom that will never be destroyed.
King Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges Daniels’ God as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and then rewards Daniel and his friends.
Isn’t nice to know, that God doesn’t abandon us when we are in difficult situations. He allows us a way out which will glorify and honor Him.
My prayer for you is when the next time you are in a difficult situation, cling to God and see how you can honor and glorify Him.
Serving Christ Together.
+Todd
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