God of Mercy and Might

17 Then Daniel went to his house and made the matter known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions, 18 and told them to seek mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his companions might not be destroyed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. 19 Then the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision of the night. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven. 20 Daniel answered and said:
                  “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever,
      to whom belong wisdom and might.
            21       He changes times and seasons;
      he removes kings and sets up kings;
                  he gives wisdom to the wise
      and knowledge to those who have understanding;
            22       he reveals deep and hidden things;
      he knows what is in the darkness,
      and the light dwells with him.
            23       To you, O God of my fathers,
      I give thanks and praise,
                  for you have given me wisdom and might,
      and have now made known to me what we asked of you,
      for you have made known to us the king’s matter.”

Daniel 2:17-23
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God of Mercy and Might
Faced with certain death, Daniel did not rely on his own wisdom but turned to the Lord in prayer. He and his friends pleaded for mercy, knowing that only God could reveal the king’s dream. And the Lord answered, granting Daniel understanding and leading him to praise His name. Like Daniel, we stand helpless before the trials of this world and the weight of our sin. Left to ourselves, we cannot save or deliver ourselves. But God, in His mercy, has revealed to us the mystery of salvation, not through dreams, but through the cross of Christ. In Him, we see the wisdom and power of God. When we are in distress, we cry to the Lord, knowing that He hears and answers. And in Christ, He has already given us the greatest answer, redemption through His blood. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers and strengthen our faith.
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