Determined to Serve God

Daniel 1; Daniel 2; Revelation 16
Click Here To Read Or Listen To Today’s Daily Bible Reading

Scripture

Daniel 1

8 But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods. 9 Now God had given the chief of staff both respect and affection for Daniel. 10 But he responded, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who has ordered that you eat this food and wine. If you become pale and thin compared to the other youths your age, I am afraid the king will have me beheaded.”

Observation

Daniel had already made a decision that no matter what he was going to serve His God. So it was easy for him to refuse to eat the Kings food when told to do so. What have you already pre-determined that you are not going to do? Setting boundaries ahead of time keeps us from letting the Devil get a foothold in our lives.

Some of the boundaries that I have already pre-determined are: I will not eat a meal with someone of the opposite sex other than my wife; I will not travel in my car with someone of the opposite sex (other than Kathy); and I will not counsel anyone of the opposite sex in my office or anywhere else with the door closed; I will not enter a home to make a pastoral visit of a woman that is home alone (unless she is in her 80’s).

Application

I am determined to read my Bible and have time alone with God everyday.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, help me please You like Daniel did. I pray for the wisdom that Daniel had and I pray that You put in my heart his determination to serve You. In Jesus Name Amen.

Today’s "Life Journal" Daily Bible Reading can be found on Line. Click Here!