THE GOSPEL FAITH MISSION INTERNATIONAL (GOFAMINT)
MEMORY VERSE: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matt. 5:16) NKJV
BIBLE READING: DAN. 1:3-15
3. And the king spake unto Azhpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes.
3. And the king spake unto Azhpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes.
4. Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in king's palace, and whom they might teach the learning and tongue of the Chadians.
5. And the king appointed them, a daily provision of the king's meat and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof the might stand before the king.
6 . Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah:
7. Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah , of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Mishach; and to Azariah, of Abednego.
8. But Daniel Purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
9. Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
10. And the prince of the eunuch said unto Daniel, I fear my lord king, who hath appointed your meat and drink: for why should he see your face worst liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king.
11. Then said Daniel to Melzer, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah,
12. Prove their servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.
13. Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenances of the children that eat the portion of the king's meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servant.
14. So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days
15. And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king's meat.
Daniel and his colleagues were slaves from Israel. They were carried to Babylon. In spite of their predicament, they chose to stand for God and that is why they remained a reference point for us.
They purposed in their heart not to defile themselves with the portion of the earthly king so
that they would not be rejected by the Heavenly King.
5. And the king appointed them, a daily provision of the king's meat and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof the might stand before the king.
6 . Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah:
7. Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah , of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Mishach; and to Azariah, of Abednego.
8. But Daniel Purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
9. Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
10. And the prince of the eunuch said unto Daniel, I fear my lord king, who hath appointed your meat and drink: for why should he see your face worst liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king.
11. Then said Daniel to Melzer, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah,
12. Prove their servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.
13. Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenances of the children that eat the portion of the king's meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servant.
14. So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days
15. And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king's meat.
MESSAGE
Daniel and his colleagues were slaves from Israel. They were carried to Babylon. In spite of their predicament, they chose to stand for God and that is why they remained a reference point for us.
They stand as a good example and a check for people who are passing through unpalatable situations and want to compromise. The Hebrew slaves had a purpose, a sense of identity. Though they were selected to be taught a foreign way of life that would replace what hitherto they had known, they did not compromise.
They were exposed to delicacies and juicy things of life that were meant to make them lose hold of their background and also forget their God. The training altogether was to make them fit for the earthly king’s service.
They purposed in their heart not to defile themselves with the portion of the earthly king so
that they would not be rejected by the Heavenly King.
Daniel and his colleagues made up their mind from the beginning not to spoil themselves with the king’s delicacies. There was no parent around them to guide them, yet their love for God and what they had been taught was so paramount in their heart. They stood out and never compromised.
Set a legacy worthy of emulation by not compromising your faith.
Point Of Emphasis: If God cannot trust you during hard times, He cannot take you to high places.
Prayer Point: Lord, help me to stand and never compromise my stand and belief in you because of the passing pleasures of the world.
Reading the Bible through in a Year: Isa. 60-62
Point Of Emphasis: If God cannot trust you during hard times, He cannot take you to high places.
Prayer Point: Lord, help me to stand and never compromise my stand and belief in you because of the passing pleasures of the world.
Reading the Bible through in a Year: Isa. 60-62
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