TEKEL: You have been weighed in the balances, and found wanting;
Daniel 5:27 NKJV
Today’s verse serves as a wake-up call for us all. It reveals God’s graciousness, which has led Him to issue us a warning. We must heed His call and not turn a deaf ear. God delivered a message to King Belshazzar of Babylon, written by His own hand: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN. We should be thankful that Daniel was available to interpret this message. He declared to the king, “You have been weighed in the balances and found wanting.”
In our time, there may not be a literal writing on the wall. However, the message remains clear. If God were to weigh us, Would we be found wanting? Would we pass the test? It is my hope that we will not disappoint God, who has invested so much in us. He has bestowed upon us the Holy Spirit as a constant companion. Similarly, believers have preached and continued to preach the gospel message. Can we claim ignorance?
Daniel reminded the king of the events that had befallen his ancestors, events that demonstrated God’s sovereignty in Babylon. Despite this knowledge, King Belshazzar chose to disregard God. Are we not similar to this king? Have we not also disregarded God despite witnessing His power?
Will we find ourselves lacking when our time for weighing comes? His standards remain unchanged. Therefore, let us reflect and pray that we measure up to His expectations.
In conclusion, this post reminds us of our responsibility to heed God’s call and strive to meet His standards. It encourages us to reflect on our actions and pray for the strength to live up to God’s expectations. Let us remember that, like King Belshazzar, we have witnessed ample evidence of God’s power and sovereignty. Ignorance does not serve as an excuse. We must ensure that we do not fall short when weighed in God’s balance. This is our wake-up call. Let it not go unheeded.
