Daniel 2 : 1 “ In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams, his mind was troubled and he could not sleep.”
One night, Nebuchadnezzar had a dream. His dream was unique and terrible. But, he didn’t understand the meaning of it. He was full of anger, agony and anxiety. He could not even sleep. Probably could not eat either.
Can you imagine how frustrated and helpless he was, even though he was the richest, powerful person as the king of Babylon the strongest kingdom in the world in his time? His wealth and authorities was meaningless at this point of his life.
If we think about the lives of rich people (who think they don’t need God), highly educated persons (who think themselves knowing and understanding things better than God who alone is the beginning of all things) and those who have authority to rule or oppress people (but ignore God who reigns above them), they seem like to have more perfect lives than others in outward appearance. But in fact, their inner lives are full of anxiety, angers, envy, greed, endless sleepless nights and selfishnees. They never trust others, but always are afraid of their own friends, brothers and sisters. For them, their possessions in this temporary world are their lives. when such possessions are being lost or coming to an end, life is meaningless for them. And they finally give up their lives or commit suicide.
Living life without God is terrible. Wealth without God leads to anxiety and unrest. Power without God destroys normal people.
Those who walk the path of life with God even in the very hard times of their lives can always understand the situation orcircumstances happening in their lives.They can always say, “Thank you God for your love have not forsake me."
Job is the best example for us. When he lost all his possessions including his own sons and daughters, he could easily say, “ Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.”
Our heavenly Father, please forgive us that as your children we always worship idols before You by envying and coveting others’ possessions through our minds. Thank you so much for teaching us that “wealth and power without you is really nothing” through the life of the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar. Please continue to teach us to be always happy and enjoy You. Teach us to serve you with just what we have and who we are today.
As your servant Moses chose to serve your people in the wilderness rather than to be the king of Egypt, let us chose to serve your people and suffer together with them if it is necessary. Living our life without you is terrible and painful. Wealth without you is full of anxiety and un-peacefulness. But walking our life with you in the shadow of death or wilderness is as peaceful as it is in heaven for us.
Jesus Christ, we praise your holy name for your power and glory always manifested at the weakest point of our lives. Our hope and trust is in You alone. We enjoy our life in You, Jesus
Blessings,
William.
The Scripture is the map of my life!
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