Grass

[Daniel speaking the fulfilment of the king’s dream] “’All this happened to Nebuchadnezzar the king.  Twelve months later he was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon.  The king reflected and said, ‘Is this not Babylon the great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?’

“’While the word was in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven , saying, ‘King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is declared:  sovereignty has been removed from you and you will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling place will be with the beasts of the field. 

“’’You will be given grass to eat like cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you until you recognise that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and bestows it on whomever He wishes.

“’Immediately the word concerning Nebuchadnezzar was fulfilled; and he was driven away from mankind and began eating grass like cattle, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until his hair had grown like eagles’ feathers and his nails like birds’ claws.’” Daniel 4:28-33

Did you know that from the official historic records of Nebuchadnezzar’s rule, we can discover that for a time during the forty-third year of his reign, he did not rule.  However, the Scriptures confirm how Nebuchadnezzar’s pride and punishment by God explains this silent period. 

Even though Daniel pleaded with Nebuchadnezzar to change his ways -- and God gave him twelve months to improve -- there was no repentance in the heart of this king…and God always fulfils His promises, leaving Nebuchadnezzar to reconsider his choices.

Take care with love, especially His, from Darlene, who still prays for you each day.