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."
"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.
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