KNOWN IN HIM?
Daniel 1

When you sit on the past, you will not be able to stand for the present that will enable your move into the future. Daniel, despite being a young man who had entered into captivity, refused to take a sit on the past. Daniel could have entered into complaining and questioning of why God allowed him to be in such a situation. Daniel, however, chose to remain focus on God and did not allow captivity to captivate him. He took a stand and, “…Purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.”(Daniel 1:8) Daniel’s situation could have become more of convenient by virtue of the king’s delicacies that were assigned to him, but he rather made the decision to continue in his commitment unto God. Daniel’s focus on his purpose of his heart for God is an example of the way to seek God diligently. God responded to Daniel with favor right after his rejection of the king’s delicacies. “Now God had brought Daniel into the favor and goodwill of the chief of the eunuchs.” (Daniel 1:9) God’s favor unto Daniel was not limited only to the chief eunuchs, but it lasted all through the days of Daniel’s life. Daniel demonstrated time and time again that his focus was only on God. In the midst of all wicked plots and activities of the darkness, Daniel was a light that no darkness could bring down. He was favored of God and Godly wisdom was his compass. Daniel’s life in captivity was a testimony to the word of God as stated in Daniel 12:3, “Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament…” What do you purpose in your heart as you journey through the walks of life? When the situations of the past begin to overwhelm your present, the storms of the present and future could cause you not to stand. It is time to know that He that has brought you this far will see you through. Also, it should be considered that situations could have been worst than what it is today but the grace of God still prevails and will always prevail. Daniel lived his life as one who knows his God. Do you know your God? The truth is that Daniel knew his God and God knew him. It was evident in the life of Daniel that, “…The people who know their God shall be strong and carry out great exploits.” (Daniel 11:32) Indeed and in truth, Daniel knew his God, demonstrated great trust in Him and was able to carry out great exploits to the glory of God.
 
Prayer for today: Ask God, the enabler of man, to enable you to live faithfully for His name to be glorified in your life.