Daniel
2 – Nebuchadnezzar
Nebuchadnezzar’s
advisory council consisted of magicians, astrologers, sorcerers, and the Chaldeans.
He gathered these men to interpret a troubling dream, unaware that God intended
it as a vehicle through which He would reveal His purposes.
Nebuchadnezzar
could conquer empires, but he could not conquer his own anger (Prov. 16:31). He
understood how to defeat the enemy, but he could not understand the message of
God. Daniel had patience and self-control and could explain the mysteries of
God. A pure heart is better than a powerful throne.
Daniel
and his friends knew the “God of heaven” who is merciful, answers prayer,
reveals secrets, establishes rulers, and will one day set up His kingdom.
Because the four men could come to God’s throne, they had no fear of
Nebuchadnezzar’s throne.
When
he explained the dream, Daniel gave the glory to God and shared the credit with
his three friends. He also saved the lives of the king’s wise men (the Chaldeans)
when he could have exposed them as frauds. The presence of a believer can mean
deliverance for unbelievers (Job 2:7-10; Acts 27:21-25), and we must be
forgiving to our enemies. After all, we want to win them to the Savior.
Daniel
is a good example of a good leader. He spoke with sound counsel and deep wisdom
to the authorities and took time to seek God for his words. Impulsiveness is
not of the Lord; instead, it points to a person who forges ahead, impatient for
God’s answer. Responsiveness is the mark of one who lets God guide in His time.
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David Jeremiah Study Bible. Through the Bible by J. Vernon McGee.
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