Worship was incredible
...I want to know You more; I want to touch You; I want to see Your face...desperate for You; lost without You...pour out Your Spirit Lord, I want to be like Jesus, I want to be Your Servant...
...the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. Daniel 11:32b And so our teacher began. What exploit is God calling you to? Are you willing to obey no matter what?
We learned that Daniel "lived a life of spiritual integrity", that Daniel "survived and thrived spiritually in a heathen culture". Daniel was born in Jerusalem during a time of great upheaval (sounds like today). Daniel was a man of character, steadfast toward God, man of prayer, courage, consistency and commitment. Lots of challenging characteristics for us to learn and live by. We learned about the author of the book of Daniel, the date and place of writing, the historical background and the purpose for the writing of this wonderful and challenging book. All these facts were wonderful to learn and know, but at the end it all boils down to personal application. We were challenged to live like a Daniel. That when those days of "captivity" of "challenge" come to us, will we thrive and survive or will we cave in and throw in the towel. It will all depend on knowing WHOM we trust and what we BELIEVE He is able to do in our situation and in our life.
Romans 5:1-5 - Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in Hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
We ended with a challenge - can we say, "Yes, Lord, take my hand. Take me where You want. I don't know where I'll end, but I know You will be with me. Though none go with me, I will go." -- wow!
As I've mentioned to someone, one just never knows what one has until one doesn't have it. Bible Study continues to be such an incredible blessing. I believe this Study to be a gift from the Lord to me. I know He has incredible lessons and challenges to teach and show me through this book and through this incredible man of character, Daniel. ...Revive me according to Your word. Psalm 119:25
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