Daniel 1 - A Man of God

 

Daniel 1 – A Man of God                                                                      

 

When Nebuchadnezzar began his conquest of Judah, he deported several Jews to Babylon, including Daniel and his friends, who were probably teenagers at the time. God blessed Daniel and gave him important places of service under four different rulers who represented three different kingdoms.

 

The world always wants the best, but these young men determined to give their best to the Lord. It is possible to serve the Lord even in Babylon. Think of Jospeh in Egypt and Esther in Persia. Don’t complain about the place where God puts you. Ask Him to use you while you are there.

 

The world wants to change you and make you a “conformer”, but God can help you become a “transformer” (Rom. 12:1-2). Daniel and his friends had a new home, strange new names, new teachings, and were even offered a new diet; but they kept the same heart’s dedication to the Lord (Prov. 4:23).

 

God can give us favor in difficult places. Daniel was courteous to his guards and did not create problems for them. He was following the counsel of Jeremiah (Jer.29) and the example of Joseph (Gen. 39:4).

 

When everything in your life is upsetting and you find yourself in new circumstances that you cannot control, let the Lord take over and work out the plan He has in mind. If your heart is right with Him. His hand will work for you.

 

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