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Daniel 4:37 “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and glorify and honor the King of heaven. All his acts are just and true, and he is able to humble the proud.”
When you think about it, king Nebuchadnezzar had a very difficult job. Yes, he was the leader of a kingdom which had overthrown many other nations. But this only increased his level of responsibility. (As Spiderman knows, with great power comes great responsibility.)
With so many people from different nations and religions all having a part in his kingdom, Nebuchadnezzar almost certainly had to make political decisions that would appeal to the masses. This meant he would acknowledge the greatness of many gods in order to earn favor with the people.
It is remarkable then, that Nebuchadnezzar’s story in the book of Daniel ends with a statement about the one true God. Some of his dreams had been interpreted by God, people had refused to bow to him instead of their God, and he spent a period of time losing his mind due to trying to make his own name great. His story ends by making great the name of God.
READING & PRAYERS:
DANIEL 4:28-37 (also read the commentary notes in your Study Bible of choice.)
QUESTION: Slowly read Daniel 4:34-35. In what ways has God shown Himself to be great in your life? Take a few minutes to write out a similar poem to Daniel 4:34-35 about the greatness of God in your own life.
REAL LIFE PRACTICE: Write down a list of a few things that help you experience peace and contentment in life. Then consider creating a plan that leads to you saying “yes” to these things more regularly and “no” to others.
Take a Step: Remember to continue utilizing the One Minute Pause app throughout the week. If possible, begin to explore and practice the 3, 5 or 10 minute pause to more deeply root yourself in Christ.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, while I may not know how my story will end, I pray that it ends in a similar way to king Nebuchadnezzar. That whatever may happen, my closing words in this life are about making Your name great to all people and nations. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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