The Greatness of God in Daniel 4

5 aspects of God’s greatness acknowledged by Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4:34-37:

1. God’s existence is unending (“him who lives forever”).
-All through this book, Nebuchadnezzar is addressed with the phrase, “O king, live forever.” He finally realizes that only God is unchanging in His existence.

2. God’s rule and reign are unending (“his kingdom endures from generation to generation”).
-God is still on His throne and no one will overthrow this King.

3. God is absolutely sovereign over heaven and earth (v. 35).
-“none can stay His hand.”

4. God’s ways are just and right (“all his works are right and his ways are just”).
-This is an astonishing statement after what God just did to him (made him act like a cow for seven years). Nebuchadnezzar is acknowledging that he deserved the judgment he received (“just”). He is even acknowledging that what happened to him was for his good (“right”).

5. God opposes the proud (“those who walk in pride he is able to humble”).
-God’s greatness is revealed in His opposition to our pride.