Heaven Rules! Feed The Poor!

Good to be back on blog. I really do not have much time to get online as much as I used to except checking email. I have been studying A Plus and need to pass before end of the year. Please be patient with me. I really want to keep you men motivated for Christ.

I recently had a confrontation with good friend over a silly issue and now this person completely wants to cut me off. My wife and I have been giving a lot to this friend. We helped him get on his feet, food, clothes, and many advise how he can resolve financial issues. I upset him by recent email and realize I should have not done that. But he has cut us off completely after all we have done for him. Even though he is in a poverty state, he has a lot of pride. This is really hard on a person who needs all help he can get but rejects all good things.

I opened my New King James Version bible right at Daniel chapter 4. Below the chapter the commentary on Daniel 4 hits right in the heart. Talks about Heaven Rules! Feed the Poor! Last month I donated $ help keep Christian Radio alive. And just so happen last week WTGS setup Helping people for Christmas and one person sent in story of Deaf family and how they are suffering loss of their oldest hearing son and both parents jobless. So I go tin touch with them and I will be hearing from them how to contact family. It feels good to provide needs of others for Sake of Christ. I let you all read below and pray about this.

Heaven Rules! Feed The Poor!

There is direct correlation between the spiritual health of societies and their treatment of the poor. Those that honor God show mercy to the weak and disadvantaged. Those that depart from godly ways abuse and manipulate the poor. An example of this principle can be seen in ancient Babylon.

The Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar had much of which to be proud. He won almost every military battle that he ever fought. His empire spanned the Middle East. He extensively rebuilt the capital city of Babylon. He had unimaginable wealth and power. For these reasons, his heart was lifted up in pride – so much so that he apparently forgot basic truth; “Heaven rules” (Dan 4:26).

God Warned Nebuchadnezzar through his dreams that judgment was coming (4:1-26), and his advisor Daniel took the risk of challenging his boss to change his ways before it was too late. It is interesting to observe Daniel’s advice: “Break off your sins by being righteous and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor” (Dan 4:27). The parallelism of Daniel’s statement suggests that righteousness for Nebuchadnezzar equated with showing mercy to the poor.

The King apparently disregarded Daniel’s advice. He persisted in his pride and arrogance, ignoring God. As a result, the Lord took away his position and power (4:33) until he turned to the Lord and admitted that heaven rules (4:34-35). He then instituted a reign based on truth, justice, and humility (4:36-37).

Nebuchadnezzar’s experience challenges u s to ask: What values drive you? What rules your life? An easy way to answer these questions is to reflect on your attitude toward the poor. Are you committed to seeing that they benefit from truth and justice? How might you demonstrate that commitment in your job and community?

Lord,

Thank you for showing me this story. I hope and pray that throughout the world, people shift focus, instead of receiving to more giving. Amen