Scripture:
Daniel 5:20 "But when his heart was lifted up and his spirit became so proud that he behaved arrogantly, he was deposed from his royal throne and his glory was taken away from him." (NASB)
Observation:
King Belshazzar became arrogant and lost the purpose of his authority and power. King Belshazzar disregarded where his origin of all the glory and power came from. He has use the power for privilege of his own, to bring fear amongst his people and to bring humility among his people without any thoughts. Yet, Daniel did not fall into his trap, he did not allow the King to intimidate him, he decline the gift which King was to offer if Daniel had interpreted the writing on the wall. When your head is fill with arrogance and lack of mercy, God will dispose the gift he has given you. God's gift has greater purpose, purpose to serve his Kingdom, not for the sake of your own privileges.
Application:
Don't be strong headed, don't be selfish and arrogant with all the blessing from God. Understand the purpose of the power, knoweldge and authority God has provided and utilize to bring glory and praise to his kingdom, he will bring much more abundance when we fulfil according to God's plan. Don't my personal disappointment, wanting to reach that higher place at work, and within the society consume me, and lose who I am but rather, listen to what God is saying apply what he is whispering through the book of the Bible.
Prayer:
Father God, please help me to cleanse myself from the selfish deeds and arrogant behaviros which come between bringing glory to your kingdom. Help me to be selfless and to work toward bringing praisefulfilling to your kingdom.
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