Filled with pride, at the height of his power,Nebuchadnezzar fell. We can learn a lesson from his experience.
Lesson 4 - The Impossible Deliverance
Nebuchadnezzar’s Tragedy Foretold: Questions 4-7
It is extremely easy to become complacent when things are going well in our lives. At times, God allows hardships and adversity into our lives to drive us to Him.
Nebuchadnezzar’s Trial Experienced: Questions 8-9In the vision of the tree, Nebuchadnezzar saw the collapse of his own reign as king. The cutting down of the tree represented Nebuchadnezzar’s fall from divine favor and the loss of his kingdom. For seven years (seven times) the king would experience an insanity which made him think and act like a wild beast.
It’s hard to imagine the brilliant, popular king of Babylon wandering around like a wild beast. Afflicted with temporary insanity, he allowed his nails and hair to grow. He didn’t bathe. He felt more at home with the animals than with the royal court.
What a contrast with his former life in the palace! The king hit rock bottom. His life was a total disaster; it was in absolute ruin. There was no place to look—but up. There was no one to turn to—but God.