05 | Humility and Sovereignty
One of the main themes of our Exiles series has been the sovereign working of God behind the scenes even when godless Babylon seems to be prospering unhindered, and in Daniel 5 Babylon’s self-glorying comes to a crescendo. Belshazzar throws himself a great drunken feast in mockery of God and his people. But it is the last straw, and God brings the king trembling to his knees. Daniel has been off-stage for about 30 years, working in obscurity, no longer at the center of the drama. But he’s remained faithful and ready, and when God opens a door of opportunity he’s able to step through it with boldness. Once again, humble faithfulness outlasts and overpowers the pomp and pride of godless Babylon.
Read the rapidly unfolding drama of Daniel 5. What stands out?
What similarities do you see between Babylon and our own western culture?
What does humble faithfulness look like as faith is increasingly pushed to the margins?
What about our culture makes faithfulness to Jesus and his way most challenging for you?
March 27, 2022 - Steve Hart
