Eyes Opened (Daniel 4)
Message Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBydzPSdZWI
Scripture Reading #1: Daniel 4:1-17
Song #1 - Mark and Sherry: Wonderful, Merciful Savior
God’s wonderful intervention in humanity’s plight makes deliverance possible, for His will is mercy and he rules in both heaven and earth.
Scripture Reading #2: Daniel 4:24-37
Song #2 - Ben Helmen: We Fall Down
Like Nebuchadnezzar, we find true glory when our pride is humbled and we submit to God
Message: Eyes Opened (Daniel 4)
The Story
Nebuchadnezzar’s Preamble: Steps to Enlightenment (4:1-3)
Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream (4:4-18)
Daniel’s interpretation (4:19-27)
Nebuchadnezzar’s humiliation (4:28-33)
Nebuchadnezzar’s restoration (4:34-37)
Big Ideas: Heaven and earth, PRO-activity, Enlightenment
Heaven and earth
Daniel’s PRO-activity
Nebuchadnezzar’s enlightenment (4:34-37): Keys to having your eyes opened
Application
Lift eyes to heaven
Find your reason restored
Delight in what God delights in
Stay focused on God
Humble yourself, not others.
Questions for Contemplation:
How prone are you in life to put your reason before lifting your eyes to heaven?
What would help you, like Daniel, release the stressors of difficult circumstances and simply delight in what God delights in?
In what areas of your life are you most easily provoked into trying to humble others rather than humble yourself? How might your focus on humbling others reveal pride in you?