FEAST: 30 Days of Real Truth for Real LifeSample

Day 5: Daniel—Resolve

Snack

1. Resolve can often cause you stand out. Be sure you’re resolved on doing the right things!
2. Although it’s not always easy, being in the world and not of it is possible.
3. God blesses bold moves, which are taken in His name!

Appetiser

Can you recall ever making a small decision, which had a big impact later on?

Main Course

Daniel's story takes as through a variety of tests and trials. At the end of them all, the king finds Daniel and his friends to be more outstanding than the others who surrounded them. This just further drives the point home that this stand out favour was God's doing and not their own. God honoured their resolve.

The passage goes onto state that Daniel was given a divine understanding of interpreting dreams and visions. We later learn throughout the book of Daniel, that this gift was far superior to anyone else who had these sorts of abilities and thus resulted in Daniel being promoted in the king's palace. Not only this—more importantly, others began to pay homage to the Lord (See Daniel 2:47). Look at what one small act of resolve led to! Don't despise the day of small beginnings.

Sometimes it can seem as though the small steps you're taking are insignificant. Remember, God sees it all and is blessed when you choose to honour Him.