What actions can we take to align with God's will as seen in Daniel 5:24? Setting the Scene Daniel 5 recounts King Belshazzar’s reckless feast, his desecration of the temple vessels, and the sudden appearance of a divine hand writing judgment on the palace wall. Daniel explains, “Therefore He sent the hand that wrote the inscription” (Daniel 5:24). The verse reminds us that God actively intervenes when His holiness is ignored. Key Truth from Daniel 5:24 Because God literally sent a hand to write judgment, His will is unmistakably clear: He calls people to honor Him, heed His warnings, and live in humble obedience. Actions for Aligning with God’s Will • Honor what God calls holy – Treat worship, Scripture, marriage, and the body as sacred (1 Peter 1:15-16). • Cultivate reverent fear – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10). • Humble yourself before God’s authority – “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand” (1 Peter 5:6). • Examine your life honestly – Invite God to search the heart (Psalm 139:23-24). • Repent quickly when convicted – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive” (1 John 1:9). • Weigh your actions in God’s balances – Belshazzar was told, “You have been weighed… and found wanting” (Daniel 5:27). • Respond to divine warnings without delay – Noah built the ark before one drop of rain (Hebrews 11:7). • Give glory to God, not idols or self – “Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). Scriptures That Reinforce These Actions • Exodus 20:3-6 — exclusive devotion to God • Isaiah 66:2 — God esteems the humble and contrite • James 4:8-10 — draw near, cleanse hands, purify hearts • Revelation 3:19 — “So be zealous and repent” Putting It into Practice 1. Set apart daily time to honor God through Bible reading and worship. 2. Ask the Spirit to spotlight any area you treat lightly; repent immediately. 3. Evaluate decisions by one question: “Does this glorify God or diminish His honor?” 4. Invite accountability from mature believers to help you stay weighed and found faithful. When we honor God’s holiness, fear Him rightly, and walk in continual repentance, we align ourselves with the same will that wrote on Belshazzar’s wall—yet we receive grace instead of judgment. |
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