Daniel Part 2 - Drilling and Blasting

Drilling and Blasting

Today we step further into the unbelievable story of how four young men found themselves in the heart of Babylon—facing a culture that looked impossible to break through. In this part of the story, the king of Babylon had a dream that he wanted his wise men to interpret. But there was a snag - he wasn't prepared to tell his wise men the dream. They had to tell him both what his dream was and what it meant - or be executed!

It was a dire situation that Daniel and his friends found themselves and yet, God had a plan. 

In a world obsessed with magicians, psychics and an empire that valued wisdom above all else, God was about to show Babylon a wisdom no other god could match. Daniel lived ready-grounded, faithful, humble, and aware that God had put him exactly where he needed to be. 

And that’s the challenge for us. God isn’t asking us to be impressive or powerful—just surrendered. To “drill” into culture with understanding, and “blast” when truth demands it. To stand out with wisdom, conviction, and humility in a world that often feels unbreachable.

Because when we stop trying to be strong in ourselves and start standing in God’s strength, everything changes.

As you go into this week 

Remember that whilst the world happens to us, we also happen to the world. Can we replicate Daniel's wisdom in our little worlds? Are we ready to serve God in that moment at work or in the home when we are challenged with that direct question? How might we be better prepared?

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