Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream (4) Dan. 2:1-49
“Praying friends are valuable friends; it is good to have an intimacy with and an interest in those that have fellowship with God and an interest at the throne of grace; and it well becomes the greatest and best of men to desire the assistance of the prayers of others for them. Thus we must show that we put a value upon our friends, upon prayer, upon their prayers. (2.) He was particular in this prayer, but had an eye to, and a dependence upon, the general mercy of God. Note, whatever is the matter of our care must be the matter of our prayer; we must desire mercy of God concerning this thing and the other thing that occasions us trouble and fear. God gives us leave to be humbly free with him, and in prayer to enter into the detail of our wants.” M. Henry
- Dan. 2:19 “Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision…”
- The God that answers prayers. Ex. 15:25, 1Sam. 7:9-10, 1Kg. 18:37-38, Lk. 1:13, 1Sa. 2:27. “The effectual fervent prayer of righteous men avails much. There are mysteries and secrets which by prayer we are let into; with that key the cabinets of heaven are unlocked, for Christ has said, Thus knock, and it shall be opened unto you” M. Henry
- Dan. 2:19b-23 “Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven, he blessed the name of God for ever…” He was confident that his request has been granted, and therefore he immediately turned his prayers into praises.
- We worship Him because He is worthy, 2Sam. 22:4, Ps. 18:3, Rev. 4:11 5:8-10, and because of Who He Is. 1Tim. 6:15-16, Col. 1:15-18, Exd. 34:6-8, Is.40:12-17,21-23.Ps.149:21;48:1;96:4
- Reasons why Daniel chose to praise and worship God. V. 20-23
- Wisdom and power belong to Him alone.
- He changes times and seasons v. 21.
- He removes kings and set up kings v. 21.
- He reveals deep secret and he is in the light.
