Scripture to Read: Daniel 2:46–49
God miraculously used Daniel, because even as a 17-year-old, Daniel chose to walk in obedience to His true King. We read in Daniel 2:46–49, Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face and did homage to Daniel, and gave orders to present to him an offering and fragrant incense. 47 The king answered Daniel and said, “Surely your God is a God of gods and a Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries, since you have been able to reveal this mystery.” 48 Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many great gifts, and he made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon and chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon. 49 And Daniel made request of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego over the administration of the province of Babylon, while Daniel was at the king’s court. Imagine a king falling on his face before you to honor you, especially as a 17-year-old. But also notice that Nebuchadnezzar finally recognized Daniel’s God as the God of gods and the Lord of kings. That does not mean that Nebuchadnezzar surrendered to God but only that he knew Daniel’s God was the most powerful he had seen so far. Then, God used Nebuchadnezzar to promote Daniel as “ruler over the whole province of Babylon and chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon.” Daniel had been obedient to God and God blessed him (James 1:25). Daniel made another request of Nebuchadnezzar to promote his friends, and God blessed them as well. Obedience to our Lord brings blessings.
Challenge & Application
• What needs to happen in your life where you choose obedience to our Lord over anything else this world offers you?
• How can you help other Christians turn away from what this world offers them and choose obedience?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!