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A SHOCKING INTERPRETATION
SEPTEMBER 16
Daniel 4:18-27
A SHOCKING INTERPRETATION
When Daniel received the interpretation from God, he was shocked to silence for an hour and didn’t wish for the prophecy to happen to the king. Daniel desired that it would happen to the king’s enemies instead. But though it was a difficult message, he did not mince his words or try to dilute it. As a true prophet of God, Daniel explained every part of the dream, according to God’s revelation.
What was the interpretation? The great and high tree which bore much fruit and gave shelter to many animals represented King Nebuchadnezzar. He was a great king who conquered many lands and had rule over them. But he would become mad, and be driven out from men to live as an animal, eating grass and drinking water in the wild! This would last 7 years. At the end of 7 years, Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom would be restored to him.
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It must have sounded unbelievable at that time to the king and his subjects, seeing he was still dressed in kingly robes and living in a lavish palace. But the decree was sure and certain because it came from the Most High God. Nebuchadnezzar had to learn who he was before God. It also warned him about being proud of his achievements.
What about us? Do we know who we are before a Thrice Holy and Almighty God? God is holy and righteous. He is no respecter of persons. Your position in the world and success before man will not be taken into consideration when God judges. If Nebuchadnezzar’s temporal state of punishment seems to be great suffering, let alone an eternal punishment in hell for our sins. The Bible tells us that the wages of sin is death. Even though we still see ourselves dressed in nice clothes and living well, make no mistake that this decree is also sure and certain. The Bible tells us that the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Will you not come to Him today?
Thought: Eternal punishment in hell will be a rude shock for unrepentant sinners.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, humble me that I may know who I am before You. You hold the keys to eternal life and death. Humble me that Christ may take first place in my life as my personal Lord and Saviour. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Daniel 4:18-27
A SHOCKING INTERPRETATION
When Daniel received the interpretation from God, he was shocked to silence for an hour and didn’t wish for the prophecy to happen to the king. Daniel desired that it would happen to the king’s enemies instead. But though it was a difficult message, he did not mince his words or try to dilute it. As a true prophet of God, Daniel explained every part of the dream, according to God’s revelation.
What was the interpretation? The great and high tree which bore much fruit and gave shelter to many animals represented King Nebuchadnezzar. He was a great king who conquered many lands and had rule over them. But he would become mad, and be driven out from men to live as an animal, eating grass and drinking water in the wild! This would last 7 years. At the end of 7 years, Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom would be restored to him.
It must have sounded unbelievable at that time to the king and his subjects, seeing he was still dressed in kingly robes and living in a lavish palace. But the decree was sure and certain because it came from the Most High God. Nebuchadnezzar had to learn who he was before God. It also warned him about being proud of his achievements.
What about us? Do we know who we are before a Thrice Holy and Almighty God? God is holy and righteous. He is no respecter of persons. Your position in the world and success before man will not be taken into consideration when God judges. If Nebuchadnezzar’s temporal state of punishment seems to be great suffering, let alone an eternal punishment in hell for our sins. The Bible tells us that the wages of sin is death. Even though we still see ourselves dressed in nice clothes and living well, make no mistake that this decree is also sure and certain. The Bible tells us that the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Will you not come to Him today?
Thought: Eternal punishment in hell will be a rude shock for unrepentant sinners.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, humble me that I may know who I am before You. You hold the keys to eternal life and death. Humble me that Christ may take first place in my life as my personal Lord and Saviour. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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