For His Glory | Daniel 2:46-49
When I Faithfully Glorify God with My Life- God Faithfully Uses My Life for His Glory
Daniel 1:1-2
1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand,
Daniel 1:20
20 And in every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters that were in all his kingdom.
Daniel 2:11
11 The thing that the king asks is difficult, and no one can show it to the king except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.”
Daniel 2:27-28
27 Daniel answered the king and said, “No wise men, enchanters, magicians, or astrologers can show to the king the mystery that the king has asked, 28 but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and he has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will be in the latter days.
Daniel 2:45b
A great God has made known to the king what shall be after this. The dream is certain, and its interpretation sure.”
Recognition of The Lord of KINGS (vs 46-47)
Promotion for The Lord of KINGS (v 48-49)
Daniel 2:46-49
46 Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face and paid homage to Daniel, and commanded that an offering and incense be offered up to him. 47 The king answered and said to Daniel, “Truly, your God is God of gods and Lord of kings, and a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this mystery.” 48 Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon and chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon. 49 Daniel made a request of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego over the affairs of the province of Babylon. But Daniel remained at the king's court.
Recognition of The Lord of KINGS
Daniel 2:46
46 Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face and paid homage to Daniel, and commanded that an offering and incense be offered up to him.
Daniel 2:47
47 The king answered and said to Daniel, “Truly, your God is God of gods and Lord of kings, and a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this mystery.”
Acts 10:25-26
25 When Peter entered, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him.26 But Peter lifted him up, saying, “Stand up; I too am a man.”
Revelation 22:8-9
8 I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me, 9 but he said to me, “You must not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God.”
Philippians 2:10
10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
Daniel 2:47
47 The king answered and said to Daniel, “Truly, your God is God of gods and Lord of kings, and a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this mystery.”
Daniel 2:28
28 but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and he has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will be in the latter days. Your dream and the visions of your head as you lay in bed are these:
When I Faithfully Glorify God with My Life- God Faithfully Uses My Life for His Glory
Daniel 2:47
47 The king answered and said to Daniel, “Truly, your God is God of gods and Lord of kings, and a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this mystery.”
John 17:3
3 And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
Matthew 7:21-22
21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’
Matthew 7:23
23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’
Recognition of The Lord of KINGS
Promotion for The Lord of KINGS
Daniel 2:48
48 Then the king gave Daniel high honors and many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon and chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon.
Daniel Didn’t Chase Success- He Chased Obedience
Daniel Didn’t Pursue Position – He Pursued Prayer
And God Honored That Heart
When I Faithfully Glorify God with My Life- God Faithfully Uses My Life for His Glory
Daniel 2:49
49 Daniel made a request of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego over the affairs of the province of Babylon. But Daniel remained at the king's court.
Hebrews 1:3-4
3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
Philippians 2:9-10
9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
You Can Faithfully Glorify God with Your Life- and Let God Faithfully Use Your Life for His Glory
Prayer Guide
Adoration - Bring to mind the ways God reveals His glory and greatness.
Lord, You are the only true God, to whom belong wisdom and might. Your greatness is unsearchable. (Pause and reflect on God’s greatness.)
3 And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
John 17:3
20 Daniel answered and said:
“Blessed be the name of God forever and ever,
to whom belong wisdom and might.
Daniel 2:20
3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,
and his greatness is unsearchable.
Psalm 145:3
Confession - Confess to God the tendency to exalt people above Him, and acknowledge any pursuit of worldly success or status.
Lord, I confess I have sought the approval of man. I have acted out of selfish ambition and conceit. (Confess to God any specific ways you’ve sinned against Him.)
10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant[a] of Christ.
Galatians 1:10
3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
Philippians 2:3
Thanksgiving - Thank God for the countless mercies He has shown in your life.
Lord, thank You for Your goodness. Your steadfast love never ceases, and Your mercies never come to an end. (Thank God for specific ways He has demonstrated His mercies to you.)
107 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever!
Psalm 107:1
136 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
Psalm 136:1
22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;[a]
his mercies never come to an end;
Lamentations 3:22
5 For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving,
abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.
Psalm 86:5
Supplication - Ask God to give you a humble heart and guide you to live as a servant, honoring Him above all.
Lord, grant me humility to value others above myself. Enable me with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness and patience. (Pause to pray for Christlike humility and a servant’s heart.)
3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
Philippians 2:3
12 Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,
Colossians 3:12
(Reflection):
Are you elevating people above God? Are you chasing success or status?
Weekly Prayer Spotlight:
Deacons:
Pray for the deacons to be effective in their roles, carrying out the duties appointed to them and being lights in the community.
Young Adults Ministry:
Pray for their development of godly character - holiness, humility and honesty - and for strength to live lives of purity.