God Is in Control of Who Is in Control

Discover

• God disrupted the ease of King Nebuchadnezzar again through a disturbing dream (4:1-18).
• Daniel interpreted the dream’s message as informing the king of his coming drastic downfall (4:19-25).
• Daniel pleaded with the king to humble himself before it was too late (4:26-27).

Unpack

• People would much rather find success on their own than having to involve God in the process (4:7).
• Believers should position themselves among others to be close enough to say what needs to be said and yet burdened as they say it (4:9, 19).
• No leader has ever been given responsibility outside of God’s authority (4:25).
• Our sins are often connected to the oppression of others (4:27).

Apply

• Tell others what they need to hear rather than what they want to hear.
• Don’t attempt to create conviction devoid of compassion.
• Engage in civic responsibility but don’t substitute it for divine sovereignty.
• Repent now or regret later.