At this, Daniel went in to the king and asked for time, so that he might interpret the dream for him. Then Daniel returned to his house and explained the matter to his friends Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. He urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that he and his friends might not be executed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven
I'm thinking of how great of a task this was. How Daniel took it upon himself to interpret this dream by asking God to reveal the mystery. And this wasn't just making up an interpretation to a dream Nebuchadnezzar asked, I don't even think he told Daniel the dream at all. He, Hananiah, Mishael & Azariah pleaded with God to speak to them... and God did faithfully. We need to be expectant worshipers of God. We need to go into each situation faithfully knowing that He's right there with us. This doesn't mean to do just anything but as we are in tune to God's ways we need to just push forward and not hesitate God's plan.
I'm starting my masters program and it took a lot of convincing. I see this as my flaw and my lack of faith. What would've happened if I just responded in obedience in the first place? How would things have changed? I'm not sure but it seems like the only thing I lost during this wait time was faith. Last night in small group, I was talking to Craig about conviction and if he hears it or acts on it... it got me to thinking how well I respond when I hear God telling me something. Maybe it's not that often or I have a difficult time hearing because I'm not in tune either. Maybe He's giving me all kinds of direction but in the busyness of life I'm passing it by. I need to respond quickly and expectantly. I need the confidence that God has gone before me and that I'm not leaping into uncharted territory but into His embrace.
Father God, thank You for this amazing season. I know things are going to be tough but I will glorify You in it all. I pray LORD that You continue to guide me and show me Your ways. Help me, yes help me to hear You clearly so that I can move when called. I want to go where You're working and join in Your mighty works. So much to do. So much to do. I love You LORD! In the master's precious name I pray, Amen!
Daniel 2:16-19
I'm thinking of how great of a task this was. How Daniel took it upon himself to interpret this dream by asking God to reveal the mystery. And this wasn't just making up an interpretation to a dream Nebuchadnezzar asked, I don't even think he told Daniel the dream at all. He, Hananiah, Mishael & Azariah pleaded with God to speak to them... and God did faithfully. We need to be expectant worshipers of God. We need to go into each situation faithfully knowing that He's right there with us. This doesn't mean to do just anything but as we are in tune to God's ways we need to just push forward and not hesitate God's plan.
I'm starting my masters program and it took a lot of convincing. I see this as my flaw and my lack of faith. What would've happened if I just responded in obedience in the first place? How would things have changed? I'm not sure but it seems like the only thing I lost during this wait time was faith. Last night in small group, I was talking to Craig about conviction and if he hears it or acts on it... it got me to thinking how well I respond when I hear God telling me something. Maybe it's not that often or I have a difficult time hearing because I'm not in tune either. Maybe He's giving me all kinds of direction but in the busyness of life I'm passing it by. I need to respond quickly and expectantly. I need the confidence that God has gone before me and that I'm not leaping into uncharted territory but into His embrace.
Father God, thank You for this amazing season. I know things are going to be tough but I will glorify You in it all. I pray LORD that You continue to guide me and show me Your ways. Help me, yes help me to hear You clearly so that I can move when called. I want to go where You're working and join in Your mighty works. So much to do. So much to do. I love You LORD! In the master's precious name I pray, Amen!
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