This is so that the living will know that the Most High is ruler over human kingdoms. —Daniel 4:17
This is what the angel said to proud King Nebuchadnezzar in his second dream, the one Daniel interpreted as predicting the king’s humbling downfall. As we’ve seen, the dream came true, and the king was indeed brought low. But as a result he finally acknowledged Heaven’s rule.
If Nebuchadnezzar was sincere, he ended up exactly where God wants all of us to be. Aligned with the truth of His rule. Trusting His ways and His wisdom. Walking boldly and confidently wherever He sends us. Comforted and encouraged as we are held by His guiding hand.
Here is our safety. Here is our usefulness. Here is our opportunity to follow His will, to find contentment, and to be free from feeling we have to bear the weight of the world, trusting our good and generous Father to be responsible for all those things we have mistakenly thought we were responsible for.
This is living. This is blessing. This is grace.
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Heaven Rules: Take courage. Take comfort. Our God is in control. ©2022 Revived Hearts Foundation
Scripture taken from The CSB
Make it Personal
What is one practical way that you can surrender your drive to rule your own life (and others’ lives) and embrace Heaven’s rule?