Day 251 - Weighed on God's Eternal Scales (Daniel 7 - 8, Daniel 5) Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• Daniel 7:1 - 8:27, Daniel 5:1 - 31

WORD OF THE DAY:

• Weighed

In Daniel 7, we read about a dream Daniel had during the first year of King Belshazzar’s reign. He saw four great beasts rising from the sea, each one representing a powerful and fearsome empire. The lion with eagle’s wings, the bear with three ribs in its mouth, the leopard with four wings and heads, and the terrifying fourth beast with ten horns symbolize different kingdoms, each dominating in its unique way. Scholars have long debated the exact identities of these beasts, with some linking them to the empires in Nebuchadnezzar’s statue dream, while others see them as representations of Babylon, Greece, Rome, and future powers.

Fast forward to Daniel 5, and we encounter King Belshazzar, who, despite witnessing his predecessor’s humbling, continues in arrogance and pride. During a feast, Belshazzar profanes the sacred vessels from the temple in Jerusalem, prompting a mysterious hand to write on the wall: “MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.” Daniel is called to interpret the message, revealing that Belshazzar has been “weighed on the balances and found wanting.” That very night, the king is killed, and his kingdom falls to the Medes and Persians.

In Daniel 8, we encounter another vision, this time of a ram and a goat. The ram with two horns represents the kings of Media and Persia, while the goat with a prominent horn symbolizes the king of Greece. The vision foretells the rise and fall of these empires, with the goat’s great horn breaking and being replaced by four lesser horns, symbolizing the division of Alexander the Great’s empire. Out of one of these horns arises a king who challenges God and persecutes His people.

The word of the day is "Weighed"—a term that means to evaluate, assess, or determine the worth or significance of something.

I’m reminded of how easy it is to get caught up in the world’s standards of success. We measure ourselves by our achievements, social media followers, job titles, or possessions, constantly seeking validation from others. But the story of Daniel 5 and the visions in Daniel 7 and 8 remind us that these measures are fleeting and ultimately meaningless in the grand scheme of eternity.

What truly matters is how we measure up in God’s eyes. God’s scales are different—they weigh our hearts, our faith, and our commitment to His will. We don’t have to achieve greatness by the world’s standards to be valuable in God’s eyes. Our worth comes from being His children, loved and cherished by Him.

As we ponder the visions of Daniel and the lessons they offer, let’s remember that our true worth is found in God’s eyes, not in the fleeting measures of the world. We have been weighed, but thanks to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we are not found wanting. Instead, we are valued, loved, and redeemed. Let’s strive to live in a way that reflects this truth, measuring ourselves by God’s standards and seeking to please Him above all else.

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