Bring out the Silver

Wednesday the 34th Week in Ordinary Time

Daniel 5:1-6,13-14,16-17,23-28

It sounds like Thanksgiving and the King wants to bring out the best silver! 

Daniel, at the king's request, helps interpret the "handwriting on the wall." Is there something in this vivid judgment scene that speaks to me?  My loose and self-referential translation:

MENE:  "God's got my number"

There is no hiding my real motives!  I can fool myself but not God!

TEKEL:  "God has the right answers to the test"

Best not wait to the last minute…best not rely on my ability to wing it.

PERES:  "God's plan WILL unfold"
I have a role…I want to be in the program!