Daniel Blesses God – Daniel 02:20-23 – audio

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Introduction

King Nebuchadnezzar had a very troubling dream, and no one could tell him what it was or its interpretation.

However, Daniel sought the mercies of God; it was then the secret was revealed unto him in a night vision.

After receiving the dream and its interpretation, Daniel blessed God!

Body

I. Daniel blesses the name of God, and declares that wisdom and might belong to Him (Daniel 2:20).

Paul wrote, “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!

How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out (Romans 11:33)!

II. Daniel acknowledges God is in control of the times and seasons (Daniel 2:21).

He already promised that “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease (Genesis 8:22).”

He is also in control over who is in authority (Romans 13:1).

Again, it is declared that He is the source of all wisdom and knowledge.

III. Daniel gives credit to whom credit is due.

God knows the secret things (Deuteronomy 29:29), and reveals them.

He sees what is in the dark, and light dwells in Him (Daniel 2:22).

After all, He is light and there is no darkness in Him (1 John 1:5).

IV. Daniel is thankful to God, and praises Him (Daniel 2:23).

We should always be thankful to God (1 Thessalonians 5:18). As Daniel learned, God will make known to us what we seek of Him.

Conclusion

Just as Daniel praised God and thanked Him, so we must do.

When was the last time you thought of the goodness of God? Did you thank Him? Did you bless Him? He gives us wisdom and understanding, and answers our prayers.

We must recognize His power and submit to His will.