What’s Your Reason?
We have been doing a bible reading plan as a church at Reverb. I love it because it keeps me accountable and gives me direction. I am typically the person who opens up their bible and just begins to read. God has spoken to me many times that way, but I can also get distracted very easily. By the time I have finished my quiet time I have frequented half of the books of the bible.
The other day I was in Daniel 4 and the Lord really spoke a Word to my heart. King Nebuchadnezzar was given a dream, a warning not to be prideful in the fact that “he” was building a great kingdom. He was taking credit for all that was happening within the kingdom and not giving glory to God. Daniel came and interpreted this dream. He told King Nebuchadnezzar that things needed to change or the dream would come to pass where he would be removed from the throne and driven from men and become like the beasts of the fields and made to eat grass. Fast forward and King Nebuchadnezzar didn’t change and lost his kingdom for a period of time. He became like the beast of the field.
After a period of time Nebuchadnezzar's “reason” returned to him and his eyes were truly open. In Daniel 4:34 it reads, “At the end of my days, I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven and my reason returned to me and I blessed the Most High, and praised and honored him who lives forever.” In this passage, his “reason” means his understanding or logic. But I read this in a different light and I wanted to share it with you.
Nebuchadnezzar was using his position to give himself praise and admiration. He wasn’t ruling the Kingdom the way God intended. His “reason” was not to point people to God and show mercy to the oppressed. He had lost sight of his purpose. When God restored his “reason” to him to think clearly, I also believe He restored his “reason” to him as why he is King.
It got me thinking, What is My Reason? What is my reason for being a good wife? What is my reason for raising my children in the Lord? What is my reason for blogging? What is my reason for dedicating my life to Reverb Church? Sometimes life happens and we forget our reason. It can become about ourselves and our accomplishments and we can begin to take credit for how things have turned out.
Our reason should always be to point people to Christ. How are you living that out? If I am honest, a lot of times I make things about me. I act as if my life is hard and forget that it’s all for Him. I want to challenge you to think about your reason. Live each day reminding yourself that it’s all for Him!