Prayer to the God in Heaven

Introduction:

In Daniel 2, King Nebuchadnezzar has a troubling dream and demands that his wise men not only interpret the dream but also tell him what the dream was. When they fail, Daniel, with God's help, reveals the dream and its meaning.

Daniel 2:28 “28 But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these;”

In a world that often views God as distant and impersonal, Daniel’s words remind us of the truth: there is a God in heaven who is personal, engaged, and invites us into relationship with Him through prayer.

The World’s View of God: Distant and Impersonal

Many see God as a far-off force, uninvolved in our lives.

This belief leads to hopelessness and isolation.

God is viewed as distant and unknowable, but Daniel’s declaration shows us otherwise.

There Is a God in Heaven: Personal and Revealing

God reveals Himself: Daniel declared that God is not distant but actively involved in our lives.

God listens and speaks: Prayer is our connection to this God who reveals His will and answers. Daniel 9:3–4 “3 And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes: 4 And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments;”

God acts: He intervenes in history and in our personal lives, showing His power and presence.

The Call to Prayer: Communing with a Personal God

Prayer is not a ritual; it’s the way we speak with a God who listens.

Prayer is necessary for listening.

Prayer recognizes that God’ actions are greater than out own.

Conclusion:

In a world that sees God as distant, we are called to boldly declare that there is a God in heaven—a personal God who invites us to pray. Let us engage with Him in prayer, knowing that He listens, reveals, and acts on our behalf.

Closing Story - Matt and Takki need to be reminded of this.

Health condition continued after Emma was removed from the home.

Medical Doctors recognized she had an undiagnosed condition. Low Vitamin D.

Local news had a feature called “Help that harms.”

Change of law now allows a second opinion.

What do we do? We say “there is a God in Heaven.”