September 11, 2017: SOAP #2839: Daniel 1-2; Revelation 16

Scripture:  Daniel (NIV) 1:17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds. …
19 The king talked with them, and he found none equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah; so, they entered the king’s service.
20 In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom.

Observation:  In verse 16 we read that the guard gave them vegetables (at Daniel’s request not to defile himself from eating the royal food from the king’s table) but here we read that God gave them knowledge and understanding! When we honor God He always gives what man cannot give!

Application:  When I honor God by giving up what man can provide, God will prove Himself faithful by providing what only God can provide.  I need never fear missing out on man’s provision when I have a God who can provide all things!

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, there is nothing that you cannot provide, and there are some things that only you can provide!  You are amazing!   Amen

Pastor Leon
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