Daniel chapter 2 is the first of the book’s prophecies and brings Daniel himself more into the forefront, as alluded to earlier (https://robert-a-l-blake.com/integrity-without-exception-daniel-the-narrative/). God sends a dream to King Nebuchadnezzar, who is a heathen deity. Yet, he is not beyond the capability of being used by God. In fact, this dream of the king outlined the stage of world events from his time to the second coming of Christ.
Why didn’t Daniel or one of his companions receive the dream directly? God can use anyone and wants to save everyone. The apostle Paul describes it this way: “For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour, Who will have all men to be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” I Timothy 2:3, 4. The king has a close encounter with the Monarch of heaven and confesses Him as God of all, as we will see later on in the book!
Who is in charge here?
This is the core of the book of Daniel. Yes, the other prophecies are important and serve as bulwark components of faith. The underlying theme is God as the Master Conductor of history and world events on the universal stage. This point is so crucial that it echoes and weaves itself throughout the pages of Scripture. It is paramount that we understand and acknowledge this. He is the same God today Who desires to be intimately involved in each of our lives. There is great potential in store for our lives if we connect our lives with God—the possibilities are limitless!
The Dream’s Interpretation
Daniel received the dream’s interpretation because of earnest prayer after failure by the so-called magicians — a nod to the Moses-Pharaoh drama 1,000 years previously (Exodus 8:19). God is the same today—“If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” John 15:7. We often take this verse out of context to mean literally what it says—anything—a Ferrari, $10 million! The verses before and following this text set the stage for what is the object—the Father’s glory and obedience to His commandments. Daniel exemplified the latter part of James 5:16—“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
Prayer
Dear Lord, help us spend time in Your word in order to receive direction for each aspect of life. Help each of us to develop a close relationship with You that when You speak, we will recognize Your voice. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.
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