09/27/20 THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL — Daniel 5:25 (CSB) “This is the writing that was inscribed: Mene, Mene, Tekel, and Parsin (or Upharsin).”

King Belshazzar of Babylon has just witnessed the Hand writing on the wall. Terrified and desperate to know its meaning, he demanded an interpretation from all his magicians and diviners; but all of them were equally mystified. Then his queen suggested he consult Daniel who had correctly interpreted visions and dreams during the reign of the king’s predecessor, Nebuchadnezzar. God had indeed given Daniel the ability to interpret visions and dreams.

In layman’s English, the message could be translated, “Weighed, Weighed, Wanting, Dissolved!” God had given Belshazzar several chances to repent, to change his behavior, honor God and give Him glory. But each time the king had utterly failed God’s test. That very night (v.30) the armies of the Persian King Darius broke into the palace and destroyed Belshazzar’s kingdom.

In modern slang the message might be: “Strike One, Strike Two, Strike Three, You’re OUT!” According to the Scriptures, God’s Patience and Mercy are as Amazing as His Grace. But eventually, God’s patience comes to an end; and it’s TOO LATE! Start LISTENING and OBEYING God NOW!