God's Ways are Justice

God's Creative Word
God Calls For Justice:  Justice Enacted
Praise for God's Justice

Daniel 4:34-37

The Message (MSG)

 ^34-35 "At the end of the seven years, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked to heaven. I was given my mind back and I blessed the High God, thanking and glorifying God, who lives forever:
   "His sovereign rule lasts and lasts,
   his kingdom never declines and falls.
Life on this earth doesn't add up to much,
   but God's heavenly army keeps everything going.
No one can interrupt his work,
   no one can call his rule into question.
 ^36-37 "At the same time that I was given back my mind, I was also given back my majesty and splendor, making my kingdom shine. All the leaders and important people came looking for me. I was reestablished as king in my kingdom and became greater than ever. And that's why I'm singing—I, Nebuchadnezzar—singing and praising the King of Heaven:
   "Everything he does is right,
   and he does it the right way.
He knows how to turn a proud person
   into a humble man or woman."

For Reflection

Nebuchadnezzar dared to rival God.  In spite of David's warning, he continued to defy God until he lost his mind.  After seven years, God justly restored Nebuchadnezzar.  Nebuchadnezzar had understood and gave himself over to God.  God is just.  We all can receive God's justice.  Repentance is the key to living  humbly in the presence of God.

Pray

that you will treat your words as windows into God's will;  listen to the words of the world with God's ear. listen to the words of scripture; listen to God's whispered wisdom.