Song # 1215 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. The Book of Daniel tells us in chapter 4 that King Nebuchadnezzar had a dream about a large tree that touched the sky.
King Nebuchadnezzar was at home in his palace, and had a dream that made him afraid (Daniel 4:4). The dream was of an enormous tree in the middle of the land (Daniel 4:10). The tree grew large and strong and its tops touched the sky, it was visible to the ends of the earth (Daniel 4:11). Its leaves were beautiful, its fruit abundant, and on it was food for all (Daniel 4:12). In his visions the king saw a messenger, a holy one, coming down from heaven (Daniel 4:13). The messenger said "Cut down the tree and trim off its branches, strip off its leaves and scatter its fruit" (Daniel 4:14). "But let the stump remain in the ground, in the grass of the field" (Daniel 4:15). The king sought all his wise men, but no-one could interpret the dream (Daniel 4:6-7). The king then asked Daniel to interpret the dream (Daniel 4:18). Daniel said "The tree you saw oh king, you are that tree" (Daniel 4:20-22). The interpretation of the messengers words is this is a decree of the Most High against you" (Daniel 4:24). "You will be driven away from people and will live with the wild animals, you will eat grass like cattle and be drenched with the dew of heaven. Seven times will pass by for you until you acknowledge the Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone He wishes" (Daniel 4:25). "The command to leave the stump of the tree means that your kingdom will be restored to you when you acknowledge that heaven rules" (Daniel 4:26). "Renounce your sins by doing what is right, and your wickedness by being kind to the oppressed" (Daniel 4:27).
(See also song # 1216- Nebuchadnezzar's Dream Fulfilled, and Song # 1217- Nebuchadnezzar's Statue).
Thought for today: don't be a part-time Christian, there is no part-time heaven.
Thought for the future: enjoy the abundance of God's gifts, but never forget the giver. Where will you spend your eternity?