Focus Verse:
"He said, “Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he has all wisdom and power." Daniel 2:20
Daniel was in danger of death when Arioch, the commander of the King's guard, came to kill him and all the wise men after his dreams weren't interpreted. Daniel, with wisdom and discernment, asked the King for more time to interpret the dreams. Then Daniel went home and asked his friends to help him ask the God of heaven to
show them mercy by revealing the secret to the King's dreams, so they would not be
executed along with the other wise men of Babylon. After God revealed the meaning of the dream to Daniel in the night through visions, Daniel began beautiful praises to God to honor Him and declare His qualities.
"He (Daniel) said,
“Praise the name of God forever and ever,
for he has all wisdom and power.
for he has all wisdom and power.
He controls the course of world events;
he removes kings and sets up other kings.
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to the scholars.
he removes kings and sets up other kings.
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to the scholars.
He reveals deep and mysterious things
and knows what lies hidden in darkness,
though he is surrounded by light.
and knows what lies hidden in darkness,
though he is surrounded by light.
I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors,
for you have given me wisdom and strength.
You have told me what we asked of you
and revealed to us what the king demanded.” Daniel 2: 20- 23
for you have given me wisdom and strength.
You have told me what we asked of you
and revealed to us what the king demanded.” Daniel 2: 20- 23
Daniel knew that God is his source of wisdom and power and also that he needed his friends to pray with him about this. It is a good lesson that when we are in a trial, a struggle or have a need, that we gather with our friends to approach God together to ask His mercy. We also see in verse 21 that God has the Sovereignty of all things in the world. This means that He is in control. He is even in control of the world events and who is king. He holds all the power and wisdom. What are you facing in your life that is a challenge? Are you concerned about world events? Remember the lessons... Gather your friends, pray to God, accept God's answer because He is sovereign, thank God and praise Him.
Page Johnson
Interlocking Ministries
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