Learned Lessons

Dan 5:18-22
18 "O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness and glory and splendor. 19 Because of the high position he gave him, all the peoples and nations and men of every language dreaded and feared him. Those the king wanted to put to death, he put to death; those he wanted to spare, he spared; those he wanted to promote, he promoted; and those he wanted to humble, he humbled. 20 But when his heart became arrogant and hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne and stripped of his glory. 21 He was driven away from people and given the mind of an animal; he lived with the wild donkeys and ate grass like cattle; and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven, until he acknowledged that the Most High God is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and sets over them anyone he wishes.

22 "But you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled yourself, though you knew all this.


The king, Belshazzar, took the cup that was given to God, and used it to toast to his own gods. God then gave a message, telling him that his life would be taken from him.

Again, looking at the life lesson that this king has learned, is that He has not learned from his mistake. Though he knows of what his father did, and how he humbled himself, this king did not learn anything. God teaches us through situations, and to be more wise in our future.

Father God, this passage that you have revealed to me is unique. In all your words, you are praised and given glory, and even through this passage, you are still glorified. Your words speak of living lives that are according to Your purpose. You want us to grow and learn, and I pray that I may learn more and grow more in You. Let me not be like this king who is ignorant, but to be wise in all my actions. I pray that this is according to Your Holy Spirit. I pray this in Jesus name.
Amen.