Then Daniel replied with prudence and discretion. Daniel 2:14
The thing about Daniel is that he didn’t fluster. He didn’t fluster because he truly believed that the God of heavens not only knows, but reveals. It’s one thing to believe that One has woven together the universe in all wisdom and power and beauty, but it’s quite another to believe with unshakable peace, that He reaches down and invites man to join Him.
That we can ask and receive.
He gives wisdom to the wise
And knowledge to those who have understanding;
He reveals deep and hidden things;
He knows what is in the darkness,
And the light dwells with Him.
The magicians, the enchanters, the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans were flustered. Indeed. They did understand that life asks too much from us. It is too big, and too complicated, and too difficult for us to bear, alone. But they did not understand that the true God does indeed step into the lives of men to dwell with them. So they panicked.
Peace, like joy, is one of those tangible fruits of the Spirit that you can bring out your meter stick and scales and measure. Am I living in that sweet spot in the palm of His hand, or have I stepped out into the abyss of my very own limited understanding?
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