SCRIPTURE: Daniel (NIV) 1:8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself in this way. 9 Now God had caused the official to show favor and sympathy to Daniel…
OBSERVATION: If you are able, let me encourage you to read the whole first chapter of Daniel. You will be challenged at the courage of Daniel and his friends to make God’s word the guide for their lives instead of the king’s directives.
Daniel was not unaware or unconcerned about the effect his resolution would have on others. He suggested a way to prove whether he had heard from God. (Note verses 12-16)
You will be blessed to see how the God of heaven moved in the circumstances to honor their faith and obedience! You will be encouraged to step out in faith to do what will honor God in your life.
APPLICATION: Now is the time for me to pick up the challenge to honor God over the wisdom of the world. I am honoring the same God that Daniel honored. My circumstances are different, but my God is the same!
PRAYER: God of Daniel, you are my God too. I can trust you to move in my circumstances as you did in Daniel’s circumstances. Speak to me clearly. Burn your will on my heart and in my mind. Amen
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