2. Daniel 4:36-37
36 At the same time my reason returned to me, and for the glory of my kingdom, my majesty and splendor returned to me. My counselors and my lords sought me, and I was established in my kingdom, and still more greatness was added to me. 37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are right and his ways are just; and those who walk in pride he is able to humble.

3. Is it ok to want to be great?
Daniel 4:36-37
36 At the same time my reason returned to me, and for the glory of my kingdom, my majesty and splendor returned to me. My counselors and my lords sought me, and I was established in my kingdom, and still more greatness was added to me. 37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are right and his ways are just; and those who walk in pride he is able to humble.
Is it ok to want to be great?

4. God makes men and nations great.
Daniel 2:20-21
20 Daniel answered and said: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. 21 He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings;…
Gen. 12:1-4, 21:18, Ex 11:3, 2 Sam 7:9

5. Jesus wants us to do great things
John 14:12-13
12 “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. 13 Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

6. Matthew 18:1-4
1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them 3 and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

7. Daniel 4:37
37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are right and his ways are just; and those who walk in pride he is able to humble.

8. How does God make us Humble (Great)?
Daniel 4:37
37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are right and his ways are just; and those who walk in pride he is able to humble.
How does God make us Humble (Great)?

9. Journey to Greatness (Humility)

10. Journey to Greatness (Humility)
Daniel 4:1-27 God makes us aware of pride.

11. Journey to Greatness (Humility)
Daniel 4:1-27 God makes us aware of pride.
Daniel 4:28-30 We ignore God.

12. Journey to Greatness (Humility)
Daniel 4:1-27 God makes us aware of pride.
Daniel 4:28-30 We ignore God.
Daniel 4:30-33 God lets us experience pain.

13. Journey to Greatness (Humility)
Daniel 4:1-27 God makes us aware of pride.
Daniel 4:28-30 We ignore God.
Daniel 4:30-33 God lets us experience pain.
Daniel 4:34-37 God aligns our hearts to His will.

14. Journey to Greatness (Humility)
Daniel 4:1-27 God makes us aware of pride.
Daniel 4:28-30 We ignore God.
Daniel 4:30-33 God lets us experience pain.
Daniel 4:34-37 God aligns our hearts to His will.
“Your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven…”

15. Perhaps we don’t hear the voice of God because we don’t expect to hear it. But perhaps we don’t hear it because we know that we fully intend to run our lives on our own and never seriously considered anything else. The voice of God would be an unwelcome intrusion into our plans. Dallas Willard

16. Luke 22:19–20 and 41-42
19 And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 20 And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.

17. Luke 22:19–20 and 41-42
19 And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 20 And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.
41 And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, 42 saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”