You may keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone
else. Nevertheless, I will read the writing for the king and tell him what it
means. v17
Daniel is gifted by God with an ability to interpret dreams
and he is called in to do so for Belteshazzar, who now rules after the death of
his father Nebuchadnezzar. What is
striking here is that Daniel rejects the gifts bestowed to him by Belteshazzar. It is not clear whether this was done
previously (see Daniel
2:48), but this is consistent with other behavior by Daniel, Shadrach,
Meshach and Abednego, who all strive to serve and obey God above all.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me
and who blesses me beyond what I deserve – showering me with gifts every day
and pouring out Your love and grace and me.
Thank You Jesus! I am not worth
such love. I worry. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome
and turn from my sin towards You. Help
me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love
me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and
strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer
and from the side effects of chemo. Help
us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord
and Savior. Please provide Godly friends
and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me
serve You, my family, my church, and others.
Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today
and every day.
