Presenting Hope & Developing People

What happens when pride causes us to drift from God? In Week 4 of the Lion Tamer series, Jeffery Portmann walks through Daniel 5 and the story of King Belshazzar, a king who knew God's power yet chose pride over humility. His story serves as a sobering reminder that God's faithfulness should lead us closer to Him, not farther away. As we examine the handwriting on the wall, we're challenged to look inward and ask a difficult question: Have I truly humbled myself before God? This message reminds us that God is sovereign over every kingdom, every circumstance, and every life. When we acknowledge His authority, we position ourselves to receive His grace and guidance. As King David prayed, "Search me, O God, and know my heart," may we invite God to reveal the areas of our lives that need surrender and allow Him to tame the lions within us.