Daniel was distressed about telling the king the bad news and tactfully said how he wished that the dream applied to Nebuchadnezzar’s enemies. Then, Daniel explained that the amazing tree in the dream applied to the king and his empire. He was the greatest on earth. But he would be cut down, live with the animals eating grass, and not restored until he confessed that God in Heaven is Most High. This nightmare would be Nebuchadnezzar’s future unless he accepted Daniel’s advice to renounce his sins and be kind to the oppressed. His empire reached to the ends of the earth. He had great authority to bring about justice to the poor and weak. But as long as he clung to his sins, he would blind himself to injustice and be found guilty by God. So, God gave Nebuchadnezzar this dream and Daniel as his adviser to give him an opportunity to repent and use his vast power for good.

We are easily the same. Success deprives us of the ability to keenly see our own weaknesses, especially our arrogant pride, indifference, loss of perspective, and powerlessness to do what is right. Let’s also hear God’s word to renounce our sins!
Application: Father, thank you for warning me to repent. Help me to hear your words today and humble myself. Grant me your Holy Spirit to repent and do what is right (Jn 16:8).
One Word: Renounce your sins