‘Blessed be the name of God from age to age,
for wisdom and power are his.
He changes times and seasons,
deposes kings and sets up kings;
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 light dwells with him.
To you, O God of my ancestors,
I give thanks and praise,
for you have given me wisdom and power,
and have now revealed to me what we asked of you,
for you have revealed to us what the king ordered.’
Daniel offers a prayer of thanksgiving to God. Life has not been easy for the Jews who dwell in exile. The king had been capricious and sometime cruel. Life was cheap. But in the midst of these troubles, Daniel relied upon God to guide him. God gave him wisdom and understanding. Wisdom and understanding converted into power and power saved lives. God grants us his wisdom to help us make it through the day. We too live in a rough and tumble world. Just read the front page of the newspaper to find out about all the tragedies and near tragedies that beset people each day. Thanks be to God that we have received the wisdom of God to guide us on our way.
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