How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; his dominion endures from generation to generation

Daniel 4:1-9

How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; his dominion endures from generation to generation.

I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at home in my palace, contented and prosperous. I had a dream that made me afraid. As I was lying in bed, the images and visions that passed through my mind terrified me. So I commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be brought before me to interpret the dream for me. When the magicians, enchanters, astrologers and diviners came, I told them the dream, but they could not interpret it for me. Finally, Daniel came into my presence and I told him the dream. (He is called Belteshazzar, after the name of my god, and the spirit of the holy gods is in him.)

I said, “Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you, and no mystery is too difficult for you. Here is my dream; interpret it for me. 

Nebuchadnezzar himself authenticates this extraordinary story. Perhaps sensing that this dream is against himself, he does not turn to Daniel straight away. It is clear from Daniel's dismay that he does not wish the king ill. But the king's pride in his achievements and archaeology shows they really were something to boast of overrides Daniel's wise advice.

Why?

Once again Nebuchadnezzar had a dream that made him afraid. He did not ask Daniel first but searched for the other magician, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners, but they could not interpret it. Finally, he knew the spirit of the holy gods is in Daniel.

When the holy spirit of the Lord is in me, God will reveal the things that we don't know. For God is great!

How?

Praise the Lord! How mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; his dominion endures from generation to generation.