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whatever he wanted

Daniel 8:1-4 (JDV)

Daniel 8:1 (Hebrew resumes here) In the third year of King Belshazzar’s reign, a vision appeared to me, Daniel, after the one that had appeared to me earlier.
Daniel 8:2 I saw the vision, and as I watched, I was in the fortress city of Susa, in the province of Elam. I saw in the vision that I was beside the Ulai Canal.
Daniel 8:3 I looked up, and there was a ram standing beside the canal. He had two horns. Both two horns were long, but one was longer than the other, and the longer one came up last.
Daniel 8:4 I saw the ram charging to the west, the north, and the south. No animal could stand against him, and there was no rescue from his power. He did whatever he wanted and became great.

whatever he wanted

In his vision, Daniel saw an animal who did whatever he wanted and became great. This is the highest of accomplishments for our evil hearts. The Holy Spirit within us wants more of us. He knows the danger of greatness. He offers goodness. It comes at a price — submission to the Father’s will, and Son’s commands. We will get some of the things that we want, but not whatever we want. But if we choose the Father’s will, he will be glorified, and we will be satisfied.