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From Pride to Praise: The Story of a Humbled King A Study of Daniel Chapter 4 Read Daniel 4 (CEB) on BibleGateway After reading the full account of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, his downfall, and his restoration, I found myself reflecting on what this chapter reveals about the character of Father God and the way He works in the lives of both kings and ordinary people. My Takeaway on Daniel Chapter 4 This chapter is a revelation of Father God’s character and power . It reminds us that no matter how high a person rises, every kingdom and every breath ultimately belong to Him. It also points toward a future moment when all creation will stand in awe of Father God, recognizing His justice, His mercy, and His absolute sovereignty. Nebuchadnezzar was a powerful king, yet his power could not shield him from the consequences of pride. Father God removed his kingship and allowed him to live among the animals. But even this judgment was not...

The Lord’s Protection Through the Storms Reflections on Hurricane Harvey, compassion in crisis, and trusting God’s plan. In my previous post, Jesus , I shared how I’ve learned to trust the Lord in all things and how I received salvation when I accepted Yeshua—Jesus—into my life. I’ve mentioned before that I live in the Houston, Texas area, and if you’ve followed the news, you’ve seen the destructive flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. Once again, the Lord protected us. We did not get water in our home, though many in our neighborhood did. I don’t know why we were spared. We’ve lived here nearly 30 years and have never flooded, and even during Hurricane Ike we received only very minor damage. Added 10/19/17 — More of the Lord’s Protection We are fortunate to have two properties. Our second home is a little over an hour away, closer to the coast, and that area was also hit ha...