Daniel’s praise, offered to God, in Daniel 2:20-23,
highlights for us the direction from which blessing comes. It comes
from above. What we do not have is given to us by God - “He gives” (Daniel 2:21), “You have given me” (Daniel 2:23). Daniel’s praise is echoed in Peter’s praise: “To Him be the power for ever and ever. Amen” (1 Peter 5:11).
Again, in Psalm 134, the connection between praise and blessing is
underlined: “Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord ... May the
Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth bless you from Zion” (Psalm 134:3).
The power of God was upon Elisha. God was at work in mighty power. When we red about Elisha, we say, in our hearts, ‘This is not about Elisha. This is about God - - God working through Elisha.’ We must always remember to give all the glory to the Lord. The praise does not belong to the servant. It belongs to the Lord. He alone is worthy of praise.
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