Friday 11 June 2021
Theme : " How long will you be steeping on both sides? " Text : Daniel 5: 7-12
7. The king loudly cried out for the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the diviners to be brought in; and the king spoke, and said unto the wise men of Babylon, Whosoever shall read this scripture and give the explanation to me shall be clothed in purple, and shall wear a necklace of gold around his neck, and shall have the third place in the government of the kingdom . 8. All the king's wise men entered; but they could not read the writing and give the king the explanation. 9. Whereupon King Belshazzar was very frightened, he changed his color, and his nobles were dismayed. 10. The queen, because of the words of the king and of his nobles, entered into the banquet hall, and thus spoke, O king, live forever! May your thoughts not disturb you, and may your face not change color! 11. There is a man in your kingdom who has in him the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of your father there was found in him lights, and understanding, and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods. Therefore King Nebuchadnezzar your father, the king, your father, made him chief over magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and diviners, 12. Because there was found in his house, at Daniel's house, appointed by king Belshazzar, a superior mind, science and intelligence, the faculty of interpreting dreams, explaining puzzles, and solving difficult questions. Let Daniel therefore be called, and he will give the explanation.
Let us remember :
Despite the ineffectiveness of their adventures, we still run behind magicians, astrologers, marabouts, witch doctors, diviners and their ilk. This unnatural mix is not suitable for Christians saved by Jesus. When we feel the need for a revelation; whatever its importance; let us turn to Christ Jesus. Before our Lord, all is naked and uncovered; no revelation can escape him. Also, when we have already received the grace of God through revelations; no longer seek explanations elsewhere, if other difficult subjects arise; let us continue on the way of God. Magicians, astrologers and other diviners cannot save our souls from the abyss. Let us trust God completely and nothing will be hidden from us. Excellent Friday and good entry into the weekend. Amen Alain Louz.-
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