Scripture for today: Daniel 1; Daniel 2; Revelation 16
Scripture-My special verse today: Daniel 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.
18 At the end of the time set by the king to bring them in, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar. 19 The king talked with them, and he found none equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah; so they entered the king’s service. 20In 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.
21 And Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus.
Observation: Daniel is favored by God and is given certain gifts to interpret visions and dreams. Although he is in a strange land, God gives him the ability to discern things he needs to know in order to rise up in the midst of the captives. God has great plans for Daniel and gives him the gifts and abilities to rise in the new environment so that God may be glorified.
Application: Does God truly have a special desire for my life’s purpose? Has he gifted me in any particular way that would allow me to reap the benefits of living only for Him? I think those that are truly called must live in a way that makes other people notice. Otherwise, how can we shine for him?
Am I willing to show God how devoted I am to him on a daily and minute basis? Do I seek to use the things God has given me to glorify him? Am I living any differently than the world? If I were evaluated, what would the scientist say about me?
Prayer: Let me live my life taking full advantage of all the gifts you have given to me. Let my life be a testimony to your love and salvation.
