Missing the Point

Daniel 3- 4; Psalms 81; Revelations 17 

“King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, ninety feet high and nine feet wide, and set it up on the plain of Dura…you must fall down and worship the image of gold…”

Daniel 3:1, 5

Despite receiving a dream of the statue representing many kingdoms, all destroyed by a rock not cut out by human hands, Nebuchadnezzar missed the point. Instead of worshiping the Living God who gave him the dream and then interpreted it for him, Nebuchadnezzar commanded worship for himself.

How many ministries and churches today are also missing the point?

Instead of using the resources, revelation, and authority God has given to us for his mission and glory, we focus on building our own kingdoms. Daniel and his friends stood firm in their faith and kept their eyes on the Lord. It’s not failure that tempts God’s people to take their eyes off the Lord, as much as it is success.

“Lord God, all that we have comes from you. You are our life and our inheritance. I repent for my pride and taking my eyes off of you. I humble myself before you, for your glory.”