Thank for taking the time to read the sermon today. I hope everyone is safe and well. I would like to thank the Lord for giving me the opportunity to post this message.
For the last couple of weeks, we've been studying what we can learn from the events in the life of the prophet Daniel and his associates. In one message, we saw how Daniel was called upon to interpret the dream of the king of Babylon.
In today's message, we see that Nebuchadnezzar is dreaming again. He is troubled by the dream, and he knows it points to something negative.
Daniel is once again called in to interpret. He tells the king the dream means that Nebuchadnezzar is headed for a mighty fall. However, Daniel tells the king that if he turns from his sins and does good to those who are oppressed, the Lord might spare the king from what is to come.
The king did not do right. He looked around and was impressed with all that he thought that he had accomplished. He was filled with pride. At that moment, the Lord's judgment came on the king. He lost his mind and the ability to rule for several years. Eventually, the king acknowledged the True and Living God. His kingdom was then restored.
What does this story have to teach us? First of all, it tells us what the Lord expects from a leader. He expects a leader to live in a humble and righteous manner. A good and true leader will seek the ways of God and turn aside from wickedness and sin.
A good leader will also make sure that those under his or her rule will not be opressed by those with power. The good leader will do what is necessary to meet the needs of the most vulnerable members of society.
The second thing that we learn from our story today is the consequences of pride. When a person is lifted up with pride, a fall is in that person's future. When we do not acknowledge our dependence on the Lord and the help that others have given us, we are doomed to ultimate failure.
We can do nothing without the grace of God . No person accomplishes anything in this life without help from others along the way. Always acknowledge God, and have a humble heart like the Lord Jesus. Amen.
Prayer Requests And Other Matters.
I would like to thank the Lord for a good week in writing. I would also like to ask for your prayers in a certain matter. We are suppossed to get a bonus at my part-time job this week. Please pray that it comes through OK. Also, please pray that the weather will not be bad. Thank you.
In other matters, please pray that the coronavirus will stop spreading. Pray that the sick will recover.
Let us pray for peace. Pray for peace between India and China. Pray for peace in Syria, Afghanistan and Yemen.
For our prayer focus countries this week, let's us pray for those who live in Turkey and Eritrea. Pray that many will experience the love of Jesus.
Next week we will continue in Daniel, and I will post the sermon on Friday. I will post the verses on Monday, and a review will be posted on Wednesday. May God bless you all.
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