“The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: But a wise man will pacify it.” (Proverbs 16:14 KJV)
Again, this reminds the power of wisdom - that is reverent fear of God, which takes us to the time of Daniel (in Daniel chapter 2) during their captivity and exile in Babylon. Daniel was truly faithful to God and full of wisdom.
An incident happened that Nebuchadnessar the king of Babylon was enraged over his wise men. These so-called wise men were unable to tell him his dream and interpret it. “This made the king so angry and furious that he ordered the execution of all the wise men of Babylon (Daniel 2:12).” So, he decreed to have all of them executed including Daniel and his friends who were just recently inducted members of the of the wise men's club of Babylon.
But, Daniel with his tact and wisdom mellowed down the king's wrath and persuaded the king to give him time so he could tell him his dream and interpret it. These young men, Daniel and his friends prayed to their God, our God - the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. That night the God of heaven revealed to Daniel the king's dream and its interpretation. It pacified the king's wrath and saved all the wise men from execution. Such a profound example of tact and wisdom, as reminder for everyone whose faith is in Christ Jesus.
Daniel and his friends were appointed to high positions in the Kingdom of Babylon. Scripture says: “Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell prostrate before Daniel and paid him honor and ordered that an offering and incense be presented to him. The king said to Daniel, “Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery.” Then the king placed Daniel in a high position and lavished many gifts on him. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and placed him in charge of all its wise men. Moreover, at Daniel’s request the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego administrators over the province of Babylon, while Daniel himself remained at the royal court.” (Daniel 2:46-49 NIV)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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