Daniel 1:1-16 Solving The Problems Of Life With God

"God would rather have His people living in shameful captivity in a pagan land than living like pagans in the Holy Land and disgracing His name ... It looked like a victory for the idols, but it was actually a victory for the Lord!  He kept His covenant with Israel and He fulfilled His promises ... How strange that God's own people didn't obey Him, but Nebuchadnezzar and the pagan Babylonian army did!  So wise and powerful is our God that He can permit men and women to make personal choices and still accomplish His purposes in this world.  When He isn't permitted to rule, He will overrule, but His will shall ultimately be done and His name glorified.  We worship and serve a sovereign God who is never caught by surprise," my commentary began.

"Daniel and his three friends were transformers:  instead of being changed, they did the changing.  God used them to transform the minds of powerful rulers and to bring great glory to His name in a pagan land ... they gave themselves wholly to the Lord ... then they were gracious toward those in authority."

"When it comes to solving the problems of life, we must ask God for the courage to face the problem humbly and honestly, the wisdom to understand it, the strength to do what He tells us to do, and the faith to trust Him to do the rest.  Our motive must be the glory of God and not finding a way of escape."

Father, direct me in this new path and help me have the time to do all that You would have me do.

 

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford