Daniel said: “Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding; he reveals deep and mysterious things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him. To thee, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, for thou hast given me wisdom and strength, and hast now made known to me what we asked of thee, for thou hast made known to us the king’s matter.”
-Daniel 2:20-23 RSV
God had just given Daniel a vision in the night of the king’s recurring dreams and the insight to interpret them.
The king was at the brink of killing all his advisors for not knowing and understanding these dreams. Daniel had bought just enough time to receive this vision. It was a miracle that would save many lives.
The movie would play out with Daniel bursting out of his quarters, charging through the halls of the palace, and demanding to see the king, even as he was lying sleepless in his evening gown.
But Daniel responds to this life-saving vision with a prayer of gratitude.
Even when we have a healthy practice of gratitude, we can discover new opportunities to thank God. I am often blessed with answers to my questions and signposts on my journey. I resolve to be more like Daniel and pause in those moments to show appreciate to my Lord.
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