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I found the words on the wall (Dan. 4:25-28) a confirmation to the power of God. Even though God is pronouncing judgment, it is comforting to know we serve a God who CAN and WILL judge.

It’s interesting to me how King Nebuchadnezzar seems to trust Daniel, and probably believed his interpretation of the dream, and yet he still didn’t repent right away. (Dan 4:28-33)  It’s convicting to think of the many times when the “right thing” to do is so clear, and yet my pride and stubbornness keep me from [...]

After Nebuchadnezzar was humbled in Daniel 4, he says:

35 All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand; or say to him: “What have you done?” (Dan 4:35)

I figured [...]

Nebuchadnezzar had just had a dream and is dead set on finding out out the interpretation.  So, he calls upon the Chaldeans to interpret his dream.  The Chaldeans were an ethnic group known for their mastery of astrology and magic.  And of course these types of divination were the way to interpret dreams.  Nebuchadnezzar insists [...]