September 20, 2015: SOAP #2117

Scripture: Daniel (NIV) 5:11 There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the time of your father he was found to have insight and intelligence and wisdom like that of the gods. King Nebuchadnezzar your father—your father the king, I say— appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers and diviners. 12 This man Daniel, whom the king called Belteshazzar, was found to have a keen mind and knowledge and understanding, and also the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles and solve difficult problems. Call for Daniel, and he will tell you what the writing means.”

Observation: King Belteshazzar was terrified. As the king’s party was drinking wine out of cups taken from the temple in Jerusalem, a hand appeared and wrote some words on the wall. None of the king’s counselors could interpret their meaning. Then the queen remembered how Daniel had helped the king’s father, so she tells the king to send for Daniel. The above verses are her description of Daniel.

Application: As I was reading the above passage, my heart cried out to God, “Let there be someone like Daniel found in our nation today!”

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, We need a president with insight and intelligence and wisdom. We need someone with a keen mind and knowledge and understanding. We need someone able to solve difficulties. We need a president in whom dwells your Holy Spirit. Amen

Pastor Leon
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