“Stay in the Lane of Professionalism”

Daniel 4:18-27
Judges 7:21 reads, “Each man stood at his position around the camp and watched as all the Midianites rushed around in a panic, shouting as they ran to escape.” (NLT) This verse records what followers of Gideon did to support him during a time of war. Throughout the Bible, there are many stories of individuals who were victorious due to an ability to stay focused on their individual assignment. Modern day believers should develop a similar mindset as they operate in a spirit of excellence for the Lord. This lesson is designed to share when you should stay in the lane of professionalism.

Breakdown of Daniel Chapter 4
1. The

with the King (Verses 1-18)
2. The

Reveal Answer

for the King (Verses 19-33)
3. The

Reveal Answer

from the King (Verses 34-37)

1. Stay in the lane of professionalism in spite of the

   Reveal Answer
   of
   other people.
   Verses 7-9
   “When all the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and fortune-tellers came in, I told
   them the dream, but they could not tell me what it meant. 8) At last Daniel came in before me, and I told him the dream. (He was named Belteshazzar after my god, and the spirit of the holy gods is in him.) 9) “I said to him, ‘Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that no mystery is too great for you to solve. Now tell me what my dream means.” (NLT)
   

2. Stay in the lane of professionalism in spite of the

   Reveal Answer
   around
   other people.
   Verse 19
   “Upon hearing this, Daniel (also known as Belteshazzar) was overcome for a time,
   frightened by the meaning of the dream. Then the king said to him, ‘Belteshazzar,
   don’t be alarmed by the dream and what it means.’ “Belteshazzar replied, ‘I wish the events foreshadowed in this dream would happen to your enemies, my lord, and not to you!” (NLT)
   

3. Stay in the lane of professionalism in spite of the

   Reveal Answer
   regarding
   other people.
   Verses 24-25
   “This is what the dream means, Your Majesty, and what the Most High has declared will happen to my lord the king. 25) You will be driven from human society, and you will live in the fields with the wild animals. You will eat grass like a cow, and you will be drenched with the dew of heaven. Seven periods of time will pass while you live this way, until you learn that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of the world and gives them to anyone he chooses.” (NLT)
   

4. Stay in the lane of professionalism in spite of the

   Reveal Answer
   for
   other people.
   Verse 26
   “But the stump and roots of the tree were left in the ground. This means that you will receive your kingdom back again when you have learned that heaven rules.” (NLT)
   

5. Stay in the lane of professionalism in spite of the

   Reveal Answer
   to
   other people.
   Verse 27
   “King Nebuchadnezzar, please accept my advice. Stop sinning and do what is right.
   Break from your wicked past and be merciful to the poor. Perhaps then you will
   continue to prosper.” (NLT)