Daniel 2: 30, "But
as for me, this mystery has not been
revealed to me for any wisdom residing in
me...(but) that you may understand the
thoughts of your mind."
Nebuchadnezzar had a
dream. He brought his wise men together
demanding them to give an interpretation of
this dream. But he refused to tell them
anything about the dream (2: 4-9). The king
was preparing to order their execution
because no one knew his dream nor could they
interpret it. That is, until the request
reached Daniel and his three friends. They
sought the Lord, and God showed Daniel what
He had showed Nebuchadnezzar. When Daniel
went before the king he revealed detailed
information about the king's dream...but he
also gave an interpretation of the
dream. This was amazing and miraculous!
Daniel gives all glory to God and takes NO
credit for this revelation that was given to
him.
God used Daniel
greatly for many reasons, but without doubt,
because he was humble before the Lord:
humble with the great revelations he
received, and also humble before others as
he declared God's revelation. God uses
those who walk in humility before Him
(Numbers 12: 3; Micah 6: 8; 1 Peter 5:6).
One
of the great battles within the heart of all
great servants of God is to remain humble
before Him--especially when God elevates and
uses him. Too many become self-important
and proud in the things God has shown them
and how God has used them. Daniel realized
that he had no grounds to boast; he was
totally and completely deferring to
God. What God showed Daniel had nothing to
do with his position or importance, but that
others would understand the truth. When God
uses us or speaks to us, it is not about
us--but it is about His glory and the need
of others to hear the Word. As Daniel
noted, it was not about Daniel! As long as
we remember to be resolved in our heart that
it is not about us and our glory but always
about God and His glory...we will be used,
and He will continue to speak to us and
through us.
In
Christ,
Tommy Middleton
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