Morning Glow

On my way to work...

After reading this: 'This is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree of the Most High, which has come upon my lord the king: that you be driven away from mankind and your dwelling place be with the beasts of the field, and you be given grass to eat like cattle and be drenched with the dew of heaven; and seven periods of time will pass over you, until you recognize that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and bestows it on whomever He wishes. And in that it was commanded to leave the stump with the roots of the tree, your kingdom will be assured to you after you recognize that it is Heaven that rules.Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you: break away now from your sins by doing righteousness and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, in case there may be a prolonging of your prosperity.'

Daniel 4:24-27

I remember reading about God humbling Nebuchadnezzar my senior year of high school; reading of him becoming like an animal, roaming the wilderness naked and without shelter. I was struck by humility and what it meant, I had never understood before. I am so blessed to be reading through the book of Daniel, blessed by God's Word.

I also love the last verse: we break away from sin by acting in righteousness. By showing mercy. Not simply by raising hands in worship, praying, or being held accountable. No, instead we act in obedience, committing ourselves to the One we say we believe in, and we find true freedom. True humility.