When Pride Collides With Providence

A man kneels beside a resting lion in a grand ancient hall, with the words “MENE, MENE, TEKEL, PARSIN” inscribed on the wall behind them and a single crown lying on the floor.

The Court Tales Welcome back. Today we read Daniel 4–6, concluding a section known as the “Court Tales.” These chapters are more than historical records—they’re spiritual case studies. We see in them what occurs when rulers become arrogant, when people profane the sacred, when people weaponise bureaucracy, and when people find hope in quiet faithfulness. […]