Daniel: God is In ControlGod\u2019s PatienceFebruary 1, 2015Please turn to Daniel 4Michael\u2019s Personal Goal: To more fully become a servant to allApp: Have you bowed before God in full surrender allowing Him His proper place on the throne of your life?Key (V 17, 25, 32 and realized in V 34-37): God is over all and everything we have, whether stuff or position, is from Him Two Warning Signs of Pride (Babylonian Influence) 1. Little regard for the poor (V 27b) App: View the poor as an opportunity to humble ourselves and be like Christ2. Out of touch with our own poverty of spirit"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:3 Poor in spirit = \u201cWhere would I be without God?\u201d \u201c\u2026those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.\u201d Luke 18:14b App: The way up is downHe is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2Peter 3:9c \u2026the Lord disciplines the one He loves,and He chastens everyone He accepts as His son. Hebrews 12:6All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, \u201cGod opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.\u201d6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God\u2019s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.1Peter 5:5b-6What is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?