THE COURTS OF BABYLON- 13/05/2014
Memorise Daniel 1:8
"But Daniel purposed in his heart that he
would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine
which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he
might not defile himself.”
Today's reading was taken from Daniel 1:1-8 and
the Bible reading in one year is Genesis 27-28 and Psalm 104:19-35.
Message.
Christians have a lot to learn from the life and times of Daniel. Daniel
was a great prophet who spoke plainly of the Messiah’s coming. He lived an
active life in the courts of kings and served on the council of some of the
greatest monarchs the world has ever seen – Nebuchadnezzar, Cyrus and
Darius. We should also learn from the life and latter end of Jehoiakim.
Jehoiakim, king of Judah, was the son of Josiah who was a righteous king, but
Jehoiakim was evil (2 Chronicles 36:4-8). Parents have a lot to learn from
this. Parents should train up their children. They should set a good example
for their children and implement the principles of Christ on them from an early
age. Many families, businesses and ministries have been destroyed because of
the failure of parents to train their children in the fear of God. Children are
presents from God (Psalm 127:3). They cannot be bought, and good children
cannot be sought from witch doctors. Are you trusting God for the fruit of the
womb? I pray that your desire will be granted this year in Jesus’ Name.
The curse God placed on Jehoiakim (Jeremiah 22:18-19) and his subsequent
captivity (2 Chronicles 36:5-6) is an indication that sin will never go
unpunished. Note from our Bible reading that, God allowed His treasures to be
carried from His temple to the treasury of other gods because of disobedience.
You must be watchful and obedient so that your blessings will not be inherited
by unbelievers.
There are lessons to learn from Daniel’s choice and purpose of heart in
Babylon. Daniel was a prince and a youth. The best time to serve God is the
time of your youth (Ecclesiastes 12:1-4). Daniel was also talented. He was good
looking, well educated and skilful in wisdom and knowledge. He was proficient
in the sciences, and he was polished and refined enough to stand before kings.
Daniel used all his talents for God. He became an asset to kings. Are you
talented and gifted? Use your talents for God. Be an asset to the body of
Christ. Daniel was productive. Note that every child of God is chosen to be
productive. I pray that everything hindering your productivity be destroyed
today in Jesus’ Name. Another lesson to be learnt from our Bible reading
today is that names matter. Parents should be watchful on the type of names
given to their children. Ensure that your name does not put you in subjection
to any demon. For example, it is wrong for someone to bear a name that
means “Satan owns this one”. That name places the bearer under the control
of Satan. Let your name and the names given to your children glorify God."
The action point for today is "Does
your name place you under the dominion of any demon? Please change that
name."
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