Summary: Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were sure you knew what would happen next, yet were shocked when things took an unexpected turn? The wise men of Babylon certainly knew that feeling when King Nebuchadnezzar summoned them to interpret a dream, as he often did, then demanded they tell him not only the interpretation, but the dream itself. Understandably, the advisors were bewildered, explaining that no mortal man could do such a thing. Less understandably, Nebuchadnezzar vowed to have every last wise man killed if they failed to comply. Luckily for the condemned men, Daniel was serving as a wise-man-in-training, and knew he could rely on God to reveal the truth. Daniel went before Nebuchadnezzar and explained that, while a man may not be able to see inside another's mind, all things are possible for God. Before long, he had relayed the king's dream, along with its meaning, while also witnessing to the glory of God in a foreign land. He walked the fine line of serving God, yet looking out for the welfare of those around him, gaining their trust and loyalty. It is another reminder that sometimes the best way to show God's wonders to those around us is to influence through compassion and commitment to the ways of the Lord.
