April 19, 2021
Daniel 1:8 “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the kings delicacies nor with the wine which he drank.”
Daniel was a noble Jewish youth of Jerusalem. He was taken into captivity by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Daniel and his friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed Nego, were brought to serve in the kings palace. The king granted for them a daily provision of his royal food and wine which he drank and training was given for them that they might serve before the king. But Daniel refused to eat of the kings delicacies and the wine that was offered to him. He made a commitment in his heart that he will not defile himself with the royal food. Daniel and his companions proved to be the wisest of all the trainees and at the end of their training they entered the service of king Nebuchadnezzar.
Even though the decree had been published Daniel went upstairs to his room, and facing towards Jerusalem he prayed three times a day. He was a man of prayer. Therefore God raised Daniel to a high office by his royal master Darius. But his rivals tricked king Darius into issuing a degree which condemned Daniel to death. God delivered Daniel from the power of the lions. King Darius promoted Daniel and his friends to higher status in the kingdom.
Have you taken a stand for the Lord? Have you compromised with the things of this world? The Bible says, The Lord has set apart for Himself, him who is godly. Are you set apart for God? Today if you make a commitment to God and obey the precepts of God and walk in the ways of God, then you will do well in your life and prolong your days in the land which you possess, like Daniel who lived in a land culture not his own yet proved unique among all the people of his times because of his faithful service to the Lord.
God bless you.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father we thank you for this blessed day. Help us to be zealous like Daniel and stand for you . The Bible says that the Lord has set apart for Himself who is Godly. Help us to lead a Godly life. Be with us and guide us.
In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
