“Then Daniel … said, ‘Do not execute the wise men of Babylon. Take me to the king, and I will interpret his dream for him.’”

Daniel 2:24
As a federal chaplain, I was privileged to visit the White House for a chaplain workshop and declare our religious freedom through Jesus. My heart’s desire always was “that all kingdoms on earth may know that you alone, O LORD, are God” (2 Kings 19:19). We might not be interpreters of dreams like Daniel was. But as Jesus followers, we can go to our leaders, too, and tell them of the Savior. 

Ambassadors speak for their leader. Daniel’s awareness of God’s sovereignty led him to inform King Nebuchadnezzar of God’s message. He said, “There is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries” (2:28). Eventually, Nebuchadnezzar raised his eyes toward heaven and gave praise to God. We learn of God’s divine knowledge, His sovereign control of human history, and that He speaks through His people of faith. We can be messengers who declare Him, His majesty, His plan, and His passionate desire for all people to know Him. 

We are assured of God’s Spirit, our Counselor and Comforter, who “will guide you into all the truth” (John 16:13). Like Daniel, we can declare Him with authority!


Scripture Focus

Daniel 2:14-28

Insight

“For each of us, the time is surely coming when we shall have nothing but God.” (A.W. Tozer, 1955)

Bible In A Year

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  • Psalm 71
  • John 11
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