0:53… in the book of Daniel king Nebuchadnezzar was disciplined by the Lord because he believed that everything he accomplished was due to his great power and majesty. Because of his pride God caused him to become like one of the beast eating grass in the field like an ox. That's certainly work because in Daniel 4:37 The king said "Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and exalt and glorify the king of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble.
1:47...Take a moment and reflect on the verse do you recognise the power of God's help in healing in your life. Do you let pride cloud your faith. Humble yourself before God and let him lift you up. The proverbs are full of warnings against pride but Nebuchanezzar wouldn't have paid any attention to Solomon ancient writtings. Yet we have them ready available to us especially this one
"Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall"
2:37...Father God rescue me from my pride. I might not think I have an issue with it but anytime I give myself credit for something and forget about you I'm falling short of your glory. In you I live and move and have my being as acts 17:28 says. So I know I know that you gave me all my gifts and abilities. Only in you are they made complete and only for your glory should I be using them not my own. May it be so lord Amen.
3:14... As we talked about pride today take a position of humility if you are able perhaps lying face down on the ground or just kneeling before God's but even if you can't, humble your heart as you breathe deeply.
4:00.. Where God has revealed pride in your heart confess that to him now. Ask him to teach you to recognise when pride is getting in the way of your faith and to trust him and his sovereign control.
4:44...Having a right view of yourself is an important characteristic for your spiritual growth as both Peter and James quote from proverbs 34 "God resists the proud but gives Grace to the humble.
Listen again to Daniel 4:37 in the NIV version
"Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble".
5:24...As I read that again ask God to highlight a word or a phrase for you "Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble". what can you focus on in this time of meditation
6:19...Daniel a lowly captive from Judah counseled the king "Therefore your majesty be pleased to accept my advice, renounce your sins by doing what is right and you're wickedness by being kind to the oppressed. It may be then that your prosperity will continue" How would you take such councel?
7:14...Listen now to Daniel 4:37 in the AMP version in the Bible. Listen for something new that stands out to you.
"Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and faithful and His ways are just, and He is able to humiliate and humble those who walk in [self-centered, self-righteous] pride.”
what stood out to you from this translation.
8:15...Think about the words of Daniel's warning to Nebuchanezzar mentioned earlier. "Renounce your sins by doing what is right and your wickedness by being kind to the oppressed. Jesus taught his disciples that to be great in God's Kingdom you must become a servant of all. And Jesus certainly was that. How does the words affect you and how do you feel about being a servant?
9:11...Listen one last time to Daniel 4:37 from the (MSG).
“ 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.
I'm going to walk you through Daniel 4 :30-34 pausing for you to ponder the words.
He Nebuchadnezzar said " is not this the great Babylon! I have built as the royal resident by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty.
10:25...Even when the words were on his lips, a voice came from heaven, This is what is decreed for you King Nebuchadnezzar, your royal authority has been taken from you. You will be driven from people and will live with the wild animals. You will eat grass like the ox. Seven times will pass by for you until you acknowledge the Most High is sovereign over all the kingdoms of earth and gives them to anyone he wishes.
11:25... Immediately what had been said about Nebuchadnezzar was fulfilled. He was driven from people and ate grass like a ox, his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until his hair grew like he feathers of an eagles and his nails like claws of a bird.
12:13... At the end of that time, I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes towards heaven and my sanity was restored. Then I praised the Most High. I honored and glorified him who lives forever. His dominion is an eternal dominion. His kingdom endures from generation to generation.
13:10... Lord You are worthy of all our praise. I don't want to just brush off other people's compliments like they don't matter, but I don't want to take full credit for myself either. Help me to see how thinking I'm all that, can hinder my faith in you to accomplish through me and all you want to do. I don't want to get in the way of your purpose and your plan for my life. When everything is stripped away you remain. I am grateful in jesus' name I pray amen.
Doing frequent heart checks will help you keep a reing on your pride. Ask yourself am I doing this on my own acclaim or God's. In whom do I trust...Until next time may you abide in Christ.
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