Today's Bible Verse:
Daniel 2:20-21Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding ... (ESV)
Today's Inspiring Thought: He Removes Kings and Sets Up Kings
Daniel and his friends—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—were facing certain death. In exile in Babylon, they were part of a large team of wise men who served King Nebuchadnezzar. So far, none of them had been able to interpret the king's troublesome dream, and Nebuchadnezzar was furious! Knowing he had everything to lose, Daniel decided to step up to the plate and attempt to interpret the dream.He went home and asked his buddies to pray for God's mercy on their behalf. During the night, God revealed to Daniel the meaning behind the king's dream. The words in this verse record Daniel's praises to the Lord! He knew he had just narrowly escaped death. He also recognized that his God—the God of heaven, revealer of mysteries—was sovereign over every king and kingdom.
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