"19 Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the GOD of heaven.
20 Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of GOD for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are HIS:
21 And HE changeth the times and the seasons: HE removeth kings, and setteth up kings: HE giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
22 HE revealeth the deep and secret things: HE knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with HIM.
23 I thank THEE, and praise THEE, O thou GOD of my fathers, "WHO HAST GIVEN" me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of THEE: for thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter."
Today is CHRISTMAS, a day when we give gifts to others. I am reminded of the gift of LIFE that we so often take for granted! While viewing a few pictures of friends CHRISTMAS Eve pictures, I saw a picture of one of my therapists who aided in my recovery from the brain hemorrhage in 2007. Realizing I may be somewhat partial to those who GOD used to assist in my recovery, I still get emotional when thinking of these individuals. Being grateful is something we all can improve upon!
Daniel could have taken credit for being able to interpret King Nebuchadnezzar's dream. Knowing something that the King was willing to kill to find out was certainly worth glorying in. Daniel might have been "puffed up" just a little that he had been chosen of GOD to reveal King Nebuchadnezzar's dream, but he readily admitted that it was GOD "WHO HAST GIVEN" the dream interpretation to him.
There is very little that any one person did to be worthy of praise during my entire medical ordeal in 2007. The Neurosurgeon who worked with me, when asked how long it would be before I would be better, told my family "That's a GOD thing"! My medical doctor wrote in my medical records during my first post-hospital check-up on September 25, 2007 "The fact that he has recovered the way he has is nothing short of a miracle from GOD"! The Neurologist, who was assigned to me, used to call me a "GOD THING"! Like Daniel, everybody gave credit to GOD, WHO is worthy!
Only GOD can give life! We take that SO for granted. Everyday when we wake up is a "miracle from GOD" that we sometimes overlook. When I slow down long enough to recognize HE "WHO HAST GIVEN" us the ability to breath, instructs our heart to beat when it needs to, allows us to walk and speak, and on and on, I am humbled that HE loves me so much! John 3:16 begins with "For GOD so loved"! HE SO LOVED us and HE is the ONE "WHO HAST GIVEN" us life in abundance! I am thankful for those who had a part in HIS grace to me.
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