4:31-35
“Even as the words were on his lips..” This is a bit like Peter after he denied Christ. As soon as Nebuchadnezzar had uttered his prideful boasts he heard a voice from heaven declaring that his authority had been taken away from him, and the words of Daniel’s interpretation of the dream are repeated to the king. The humiliation will finish when the king finally acknowledges who God is. So the king was indeed driven away from the people and lived like an animal. His physical appearance became so distorted because he no longer looked after himself. “At the end of that time”. Finally the king came to his senses and acknowledged who God is and worshipped Him. He declared the greatness of the Lord.
4:36,37
After the king had humbled himself and exalted the Lord his sanity was restored, along with his honour and splendour. Once again he was someone who was held in high esteem by his advisors and nobles. “Those who walk in pride He is able to humble”. Note that the king having power and honour was not the problem. Likewise men having wealth is not the problem, success is not the problem. The problem arises when we are deceived into thinking it is a reflection of our glory. We need to recognise that it is a reflection of the glory of the Lord.
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