Brighter Day Baptist Church Devotional
March 9, 2026

Daniel Devotional Series – Day 6

Giving God the Glory

SCRIPTURE
Daniel 2:27–28 (KJV)
“Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, The secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, shew unto the king; But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets…”

Devotional Thought

After God revealed the king’s dream to Daniel, Daniel was brought before King Nebuchadnezzar.

This was a moment that could have changed everything.

Daniel could have taken the credit. He could have impressed the king with his intelligence or wisdom. After all, everyone else had failed, and he alone had the answer.

But Daniel did something powerful.

He pointed the glory back to God.

Daniel told the king, “There is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets.”

Daniel understood something many people forget: the gifts he had were not his own. They were given by God.

It’s easy for people to take credit when things go well. Success can tempt us to believe we did it ourselves.

But Daniel reminds us that every blessing, every talent, every opportunity comes from the Lord.

When God works in our lives, our response should always be the same: give Him the glory.

Life Application

Think about the things God has given you: your abilities, opportunities, wisdom, success—all of it comes from God.

When others notice what God is doing in your life, use it as an opportunity to point people back to Him—just like Daniel did.

Our lives should reflect the truth that God is the source of every good thing.

Prayer

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for every gift and blessing in my life. Help me never take credit for what You have done. Teach me to always give You the glory and to use what You have given me to point others toward You. May my life always reflect Your goodness and Your power.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.