King Neb

Daniel's story speaks to me for his is a Scriptural book that is definitely centered on the time of Israel's military defeat and, even more, being conquered by the Babylonian (or any other) empire. It tells various stories of how the people of God during that time were tempted to vacate their devotion to following the God of love, justice and truth when conquering nations demanded that their human rulers be worshiped. And king-worship was demanded by the Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar as well. (Afterwards here, he will be called 'King Neb').

Some of God's people, such as Daniel, kept their focus on being God-centered even in challenging moments. Daniel even goes so far as telling 'King Neb',

'You are going to lose your ever-loving mind if you keep on asking other people to worship you'. And this comes true in the beginning Daniel 4, and by the end 'King Neb' has gained his mind back by admitting that only God is God!

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar,

praise and extol and honour the King of heaven,
for all his works are truth,
and his ways are justice;
and he is able to bring low
those who walk in pride.

Daniel 4:37