Knowledge is Power

David preached on Daniel 2, one of many dream scenes in the book. He showed how Daniel teaches us that true power resides in knowledge of God:

The language of worldly power is violence and fear. It frightens people and shuts their hearts. In this sense, Nebuchadnezzar is not a real king who is supposed to shepherd his people. But Daniel, though he was a powerless captive, is a real king through his influence. As he had God’s truth and love in him, he had the real power to open people’s hearts and move their minds. God rules people in the world through his Spirit and his angels, inspiring and influencing them and moving them as he desires. For this work, God also uses humble people whom God can use freely as his instruments.