Scripture:
Daniel 4:24-30
Mon, 22 May 2023

Twelve Months of God’s Grace

Observation:

What is the significance of the “twelve months” in verse 29?

Deeper Reflection
God had spoken twice to Nebuchadnezzar: in the vision of his dream (Dan 4:10-17), and then, in Daniel’s interpretation of his dream (Dan 4:19-27). Three things formed the content of God’s word to Nebuchadnezzar. First, God’s revelation of His sovereignty: “the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth” (Dan 4:17, 25, NIV). Second, God’s threat of His judgment: God would remove him from his throne and make him live among beasts (Dan 4:14-15, 23-25). Third, God’s call for Nebuchadnezzar’s acknowledgement: to “recognise that it is Heaven that rules” (Dan 4:17, 25-26).“Twelve months later” (v.29), Nebuchadnezzar walked on the roof of his palace and saw the Babylon that he had built: “Is this not Babylon the great?” (v.30). God gave Nebuchadnezzar “twelve months” to respond to His word to him. It was “twelve months” of divine grace. God was waiting – quietly. But there was no response from Nebuchadnezzar. Probably, Nebuchadnezzar had forgotten the Word of God. God spoke to him the last time about His plan of world history through a vision of a great statue (Dan 2). Until now, Nebuchadnezzar was still the head of gold. And all that God said about the other parts of the statue and the stone cut out without hands has not happened. And now, one month passed…two months passed…three months passed… Nothing happened. There’s a danger in situations where nothing happens after God has spoken. Nebuchadnezzar probably thought the Word of God is not true after all.We cannot know the grace period that God gives us to amend our wayward ways. And we can foolishly squander the grace of God.
46 1 Peter 5:10 47 Ephesians 1:7-8a; 2:7 48Hebrews 4:15-16
Application:

How can I keep myself from ignoring the Word of God?

Prayer:
God of all grace,46 I thank You for the immeasurable riches of Your grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus, which You lavished on us in redeeming us and forgiving our sins.47 I thank You that I can draw near with confidence to the Throne of Grace to receive grace and mercy to help me in my weaknesses and needs.48 But keep me from taking Your grace for granted.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for leaders
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for those in need
  • Pray for self
 

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Sun, 31 December 2023

Sunday Journal

Past Week’s Review
  • What was my high point and my low point for the week?
  • What gave me life and what drained me?
  • How was the Spirit of God at work?
Reflect

What is one key thing that God said to me this week in light of what has happened?

Respond

What is one thing I need to do in light of what God is saying?
Commit in prayer.

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