throughout human history). Eventually Daniel the prophet
was summoned to interpret the situation, be an “answer
man,” and “solve difficult problems” (cf. Dan. 5:12,16).
King Belshazzar offered to reward and remunerate Daniel,
to praise and promote him, but Daniel was not interested in
the baubles and benefits of engaging in religio-political
problem-solving, and told the King to “keep his gifts.”
Daniel was willing, however, to proclaim what God had
revealed to him, and forthwith told the King that his life
and kingdom was full of sin, didn’t add up to the character
of God, and would soon be decimated and brought to an
end. That very night King Belshazzar was slain, and his
kingdom was divided among the Medes and the Persians. Is
there a “message” here that warns against the mutually
expedient alliances that would seek to interpret, answer and
“solve the difficult problems” of the world? Should
Christians, likewise, be making a proclamation of the
revelation of God in Jesus Christ, which explains that He
has “overcome the world” (John 16:33), that “the ruler of
this world has been judged” (John 16:11), and “shall be
cast out” (John 12:31)?
If we look at the life, ministry and redemptive efficacy
of Jesus Christ perhaps we shall see even more clearly the
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