However
Merilee Ottoson
However:
(adv.) a word used to introduce an idea that contrasts with something that was
just talked about.
However…a small, seemingly insignificant word. In Daniel chapter 2, we read that King
Nebuchadnezzar was troubled by a dream. Calling his magicians and sorcerers (the
Chaldeans), he demands that they tell him the dream and what it means. When they
are not able to do this, the king becomes very angry and issues a decree that
ALL the wise men of Babylon be killed. Daniel hears that news and appeals to
the king for time to go to his friends that, together, they might seek the God
of heaven for an answer to this “impossible request”. This account of Daniel
provides us with steps to take when tough times come.
1. Seek out Godly friends
2. Pray like your life depends on it (Daniel’s life did
depend on it!)
3. Wait!!!!
4. Give glory to God when He answers your prayer!!
“Then the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a night vision.
Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.”(Dan. 2:19) Daniel went to the king with the
dream and interpretation and told him that what he had asked for NO magician or
wise man could possibly know. Daniel said to the king, “However, there is a God in heaven Who reveals mysteries…”(Dan. 2:28) Daniel provided the answers for the
king and gave the glory to God.
Aren’t we
glad that there IS a God in heaven Who reveals mysteries!!!! The truth is that
when you and I have reached the end of ourselves, there is still a God Who knows.
The way is dark and dim, however…there
is a God who leads.
A frightening diagnosis, however…there
is a God Who heals.
Shattered and broken relationships, however…there
is a God Who restores.
Even when things seem broken and no
answers are found, we can say with
Daniel, “HOWEVER, there IS a God in heaven……”