“Daniel replied, ‘No wise man, enchanter, magician or diviner can explain to the king the mystery he has asked about but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries.'” Daniel 2:27-28a

Surfing through my Bible and focusing on Daniel brought back old feelings and remembrances, along with some new ones. Reflecting on what I read, I am asking myself, “Do I honestly like the way God does things!” Before you become outraged, I’m willing to bet that Daniel, and maybe YOU, aren’t either! Please allow me to explain.

I LOVE God. But ‘His ways (can be) past finding out’ (Romans 11:33). Talking with a friend last night we were discussing just ‘what the heck is going on in the story of OUR world?’ Though friends, we disagreed on fixes, but agreed that good People are emotionally exhausted over the increasing evil around us. Back to Daniel.

Daniel and his 3 friends were actually from the Royal Family of Judah (see Dan. 1:3). Though they proved to be more wise and handsome than a Valedictorian Quarterback, they didn’t seem to have much influence back home. Evil King Jehoiakim was responsible for bringing God’s Judgment and the subsequent Babylonian exile of Judah… seemingly without any warning from Dan and the boys.

Hadn’t they been praying? Had they been warning? Had they tried to influence at all? After being taken captive, tested and castrated, they were placed into a forced 3 year boot camp to ultimately become an influencing army as Nebuchadnezzar’s ‘Wise Guys!’ Yes I said ‘castrated!’ Maybe castration does something to motivate a fella’!

We talked about news and the USA, agreeing most parenting today needs to be back-graded. We remembered how some of us started warning parents to ‘get involved’ YEARS ago when the board made horrific decisions over our kids. But the majority of the public remained silent. Now, like Daniel, we find ourselves here! ALLOWING castration!

I have learned that God doesn’t simply ‘take out’ His enemies. He SEEMS to prefer to let them go on to dig deeper holes! AND to see if those who call Him God will DO THEIR part in His business. Unlike humans, He isn’t as immediately concerned about ‘castration-like’ abuse if His people aren’t! Which leaves me with a question… What is God Thinking?

“Do I honestly like the way God does things?” is probably not the right question! Looking at Daniel, I’m rethinking MY place in all this mess. Maybe MY question should be, “knowing what I know now, what does God expect ME (US)to DO about it!?” Will I (WE) OBEY Him? What do YOU think God wants us to DO?  Cuz unfortunately… they’re coming!