September 12, 2011 (Daniel 3-4; Psalm 81; Revelation 17)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “The king reflected and said, “Is this not Babylon the great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?” Daniel 4:30 NASB
Observation: King Nebuchadnezzar was in for a rude awakening. He was so prideful and arrogant that he felt Babylon was built by his power and might. He had spent years of blood, sweat and tears building his kingdom only to find out he was weak and inadequate. His true strength was about to be revealed when his mind was changed into that of a beast.
Application: I believe many do the same thing today in the church world. Multitudes of blood, sweat and tears have been expelled building up kingdoms here on earth. Many church leaders stand high and self exalted at what they have built with their power and might. They have set up kingdoms and cabinets that must be defended at all cost. Sadly, the biggest enemy of the church today, is another church. How can we say we’re building God’s Kingdom when everything we do is surrounded by our own prosperity?
Prayer: Dear Lord give us a clear vision! Remove the scales that have blinded the eyes of Your people. Help us realize, like Nebuchadnezzar, that all kingdoms are built by You and are not the works of our own hands. Let us put aside the selfish acts of pride and arrogance and begin today working to build Your Kingdom. In Jesus name, Amen.