Daniel 4:19-27 / Keywords 4:26

 DANIEL INTERPRETS THE KING’s DREAM

The command to leave the stump of the tree with its roots means that your kingdom will be restored to you when you acknowledge that Heaven rules.

 

1. You, O king, are that tree! (19-23)

Immediately upon hearing the dream Daniel was perplexed and his thoughts

terrified him. When the king tried to console him, Daniel was truthful and said, “If

only the dream applied to your enemies.” He told the king clearly that he was the

tree that had become so strong, the tree that would be cut down to its stump, and

that he, the king, would live like a wild animal until seven times passed by.

 

2. The interpretation and a decree (24-27)

The interpretation was given to the king by Daniel, but it came from the Most

High. Daniel was an excellent servant of both the king and the Lord. He told

Nebuchadnezzar that he would be restored only when he acknowledged that God

is Most High and Sovereign Ruler. Though he was only the king’s servant, Daniel

wisely advised the king to renounce his sinful and arrogant pride and be kind to

the oppressed.

 

Prayer Lord, you are the Most High. Help me to renounce my pride and

acknowledge your sovereignty. Give me courage to proclaim your

sovereignty to all people.

One Word Acknowledge that Heaven rules