“And this is the inscription that was written: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN. This is the interpretation of each word: Mene means God has numbered your kingdom and brought it to an end; Tekel means you have been weighed on the scales and found lacking; Peres means your kingdom has been divided and given to the Medes and Persians.” (Daniel 5:25-28)
King Belshazzar was terrified. During a party where he openly mocked the God of Israel and celebrated the false gods of Babylon, mysterious fingers appeared and wrote this message. While it’s easy for us to judge the king for worshiping idols, we must remember that coveting can lead to idolatry.
“You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things, the wrath of God comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore, do not be partners with them.” (Ephesians 5:5-7)
Is there anything you prioritize over the Lord? Is God first in your time, talents, resources, and circumstances? If not, what takes precedence? Even if it seems good or noble, if it comes before God, it becomes an idol. Perhaps God is revealing something to you today that you have allowed to take His place.
Are you engaging with His Word before He issues corrective and loving judgment regarding that idol? God loves us deeply and often allows us to reflect on our lives in light of His truth before He steps in with correction.
“If we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under such judgment. Nevertheless, when we are judged in this way by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be finally condemned with the world.” (1 Corinthians 11:31-32)
“Beware of the corrosion, corruption, and compromise that comes from covetousness.”
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for revealing Your righteous judgments and truths to me through Your Word. Please forgive me for prioritizing my time, talents, and resources toward other things instead of putting You first. Grant me the grace and strength to be Your disciple, allowing Your Spirit to guide me as I strive to walk in Your truths continually. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Rob Lavallee
Scriptural Seeds Ministries
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