You may have heard the phrase, “Pride goes before a fall.” The actual Bible verse says, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18) Nebuchadnezzar experienced this when he was king of Babylon. God gave him greatness, glory and splendor. Today’s verse gives a description of the power he had over his subjects. Yet when Nebuchadnezzar became proud, God reduced him to an animal-like state for seven years.

Whom he would, he killed, and whom he would, he kept alive.

Daniel 5:19

Daniel was rehashing this story to Nebuchadnezzar’s son Belshazzar who had just seen a hand write on a wall. Belshazzar had also become proud and profaned golden vessels from God’s temple. He knew his father’s story, but still exalted himself above God. He was killed that same night.

The apostle James says, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.” (James 4:10) Today, acknowledge that all the good things you have are from the Lord and subject to His will. Pray for the leaders of this nation that they will see their position as God-given and not rise up in pride against Him.

Recommended Reading: Matthew 21:1-11

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