Daniel was not one to be swayed by other people's opinions or
motivated by rewards. His only goal was to speak the truth. Because of this, he
didn't hesitate to confront King Belshazzar when he sensed the king's subtle
insult.
Daniel assured the king that he would reveal the meaning of the
mysterious writing on the wall. He began by recounting the experience of his
father, Nabonidus (or Nebuchadnezzar III), and how God had to deal with his
pride.
Nebuchadnezzar claimed credit for his achievements, and God had
to humble him by driving him to live like a beast for seven years. Only after
that duration did Nebuchadnezzar realize that "the Most High God is ruler
over the realm of mankind and that He sets over it whomever He wishes,"
and his sanity returned.
Using
Nebuchadnezzar's experience, Daniel rebuked Belshazzar for disrespecting the
holy vessels taken from Jerusalem. Belshazzar and his companions drank wine
from those sacred vessels while worshipping their silver, gold, bronze, iron,
wood, and stone idols. Daniel reminded them that these idols were mere objects,
unlike the Sovereign God.
Belshazzar's disrespect
towards God was unacceptable as Belshazzar's life and every breath depended on
God. Daniel revealed that this disrespect was the reason for the mysterious
hand and writing on the wall. It is important to remember that showing reverence
towards God is crucial. It can significantly impact one's life.
There is a lesson here for
everyone who serves God. Like Daniel, we must be bold to present the truth as
it is. We must not be motivated by bribes or cowed by fear into not truthfully fulfilling
our God-given assignments. God Himself will be our exceedingly great reward.
Just stay faithful in service.
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