Today's Scriptures remind us that the true danger of success is not success itself, but the illusion that it is ours alone. King Belshazzar inherited greatness, but pride blinded him. Instead of remembering the God who had delivered and taught his father, he grew complacent, arrogant, and dismissive of the Holy God of Israel.

Like Belshazzar, we too risk drifting into pride when life goes well; when our work flourishes, when people praise us, when we feel strong and capable. Pride convinces us that we owe nothing to God, and humility becomes an inconvenience. But God, in love, confronts us. Sometimes through failures, sometimes through crises, and sometimes simply through a quiet inner stirring that unsettles our self-sufficiency.

Jesus promises that if we remain faithful and responsible, He will defend us. Not necessarily by preserving our earthly life, but by safeguarding us for eternal life. True security is not in our achievements, but in belonging to Him.

Reflection Question: How is God inviting me to return to humility and dependence on Him today?