Daniel 4 begins with Nebuchadnezzar
praising God. This is truly a breath of fresh air. It is one thing for
believers to glorify God but quite another for unbelievers. Remember that
Babylon was the number one power in the world at the time, and Nebuchadnezzar
was the supreme ruler of this world power.
Naturally, this begs the question, why?
For a megalomaniac like him, plus the fact that he was accustomed to serving pagan
gods all his life, this praise was remarkable. However, we note that this God
has impacted his life in a way that none of his gods had. Daniel and his three
friends also eloquently witnessed to God by their unfeigned and authentic
faith.
In Daniel 4, we see that the king’s
praise for God is precipitated by another reason. It will become more apparent
as we progress into the chapter. Suffice it to say that he had personally
experienced the signs and wonders that God had done for him. And for one who has
personally experienced God’s power working in one’s life, it is difficult not
to be convinced of His reality.
So unabashedly, he declared:
How great are His signs
And how mighty are His wonders!
His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.
And His dominion is from generation to generation.
It is refreshing to see how Nebuchadnezzar gave praise. His praise highlighted God and showed Him as the true sovereign of heaven and earth. Nebuchadnezzar’s experience with God left him humbled and convinced that this God was the true sovereign. He wanted all his subjects to experience the true peace this God alone could offer.
Are we praising God daily? If we are not,
we should do it. Praising God gives us the moment to connect with Him
intimately. It allows us to truly express what we feel and think about Him from
our hearts. It is also an occasion to declare His wonders and speak, sing,
declare, and proclaim His power. Be sure to praise Him daily. Praise Him in the
morning, in the evening, and every moment in between.
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