Walking on water

In the hands of Jesus, you are always enough.

Living as wheat among the weeds.

God's grace and mercy are recklessly abundant. It is not up to us to choose who hears the Word, rather it is God's work to plant the seed and cause it's growth. We, then, can learn what to watch for in our own lives - the paths, birds, rocks that would cause us to leave God.

Nebuchadnezzar is filled with pride, God humbles him. We are called to humble ourselves, look to God for mercy, and live for our neighbor.

When God calls us to follow Him, he calls us to die...to self, to wants, desires, etc. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednago willingly hand their lives over to Nebuchadnezzar rather than worship an idol. They die to selves knowing that is the only path of life.

We have been blessed with wonderful freedoms which we celebrated on the 4th. How do we, as Christians, use our freedom?

Jesus brings a sword, kills our sinful selfs and gives us a new life and new way to live. This creates division with those who do not live that life.

When fear arises, we turn to God. When fathers want to protect their households, it is done best by bringing them daily to Jesus - their eternal refuge.

King Nebuchadnezzar has a troubling dream. Only Daniel can interpret it because God gave him the vision and the meaning. What we learn is that God controls even the pagan nations and knows the future. Realizing this, we can rest in His care no matter if the kingdoms are shaken or who is "in charge" because behind it all is God in full control for our good.