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WORSHIP THE GOD MOST HIGH Introduction A. THE GOD OF SIGNS AND WONDERS!  B. THE GOD TO BE WHOLE-HEARTEDLY WORSHIPPED! Conclusion Let us worship the God Most High!

HARD OF HEARING?

HARD OF HEARING? Introduction  When God speaks, do we hear? To discern if we are hard of hearing, we have to consider … A. THE HEART OF HEARING B. THE HABIT OF HEARING   Conclusion

REAL PROUD

REAL PROUD Introduction  1.  We are real proud of mothers today! Daniel 4 speaks of an ungodly real proud as seen in King Nebuchadnezzar. Two key discipleship lessons in dealing with pride: A. PRIDE EXPOSED FOR WHAT IT IS (vv.2,4, 28-30) “… and the king answered and said, “Is not this great Babylon, which I have […]

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE Big Idea: There’s more than meets the eye because God is in control over all powers. Overview of Daniel 4 A. DREAM ENCOUNTERED (vv.1–18) B. DREAM EXPLAINED (vv.19–27) C. DREAM EFFECTED (vv.28–33) D. DREAM ENDED (vv.34–37) Where is God in all these? Conclusion Satan, the prince of the world, may seem […]

ORIGIN & DESIGN: WHERE DO WE COME FROM?

ORIGIN & DESIGN WHERE DO WE COME FROM? Introduction  1. Review of “Big Questions of Life” series 2. The answer is found not from an anthropocentric approach on ourselves, the creature, but from a theocentric approach on God, the Creator. 3. Two essential aspects of God that show our origin and design: A. GOD’S GLORY […]

HOW DO I FIGURE OUT RIGHT AND WRONG?

HOW DO I FIGURE OUT RIGHT AND WRONG? Introduction (vv.6-9) Before a shipwreck PAUL’S GODLY COUNSEL (v.10) 1. Paul warned against sailing. (v.10) 2. After the shipwreck, he encouraged the others. (vv.21-25) HOW PEOPLE OFTEN MAKE DECISIONS (vv. 11-13) 1. Expert Advice (v.11) 2. The Majority (v.12) 3. Pragmatic Circumstances (v.13) TO KNOW THE RIGHT, […]

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LOVE IS

LOVE IS Introduction A. A LOVE FOR THE LOVELESS B. A LOVE THAT IS SELFLESS      C. A LOVE THAT IS VICTORIOUS     Conclusion                          Life is about being centred on the greatest love of all – the love of Jesus shown on the Cross for you […]

TESTED, TRIED AND TRUE

TESTED, TRIED & TRUE Introduction     A. GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL      B. GOD REWARDS THE FAITHFUL     Conclusion

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Daily Devotional Journal
Scripture:
Daniel 5:7-17
Wed, 31 May 2023

Answering God’s Call in Vocation

Observation:

What significant observations can you make about Daniel?

Deeper Reflection
Daniel did not choose to serve Babylonian kings in Babylon. It was circumstances – a national crisis of his country – that compelled Daniel to be where he was and doing what he was doing. Daniel did not have the privilege, opportunity or freedom to pursue a career of his own desire. However, it was out of these adverse circumstances, that Daniel discovered God’s call for him: To serve God through serving Babylonian kings. And God gave him the specific competency to fulfil God’s call (Dan 1:17). After Daniel told Nebuchadnezzar about his dream and the interpretation, he was “promoted” to be “ruler over the whole province of Babylon and chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon” (Dan 2:48).When Belshazzar gathered his wise men to interpret for him the inscription on the wall, Daniel was not among them. Daniel was not unknown to Belshazzar.59 He knew him as “one of the exiles from Judah, whom my father the king brought from Judah” and “appointed him chief ” over all the wise men of Babylon (vv.11-12). It was only when the queen mentioned Daniel to him, that Belshazzar called for him (vv.10-11). Belshazzar “deliberately ignored Daniel”60 . Daniel was sidelined. How do you respond to being sidelined? For Daniel, he felt secure. Daniel was secure because he had no ambition to climb the corporate ladder. He had no interest in rewards and promotion. Daniel said to Belshazzar, “Keep your gifts for yourself or give your rewards to someone else” (vv.16-17). But Daniel interpreted the inscription for Belshazzar. Daniel was answering God’s call for him.
59 Ernest C. Lucas, 131 60 Ernest C. Lucas, 131
Application:

What positive attitudes do I need to cultivate in my workplace?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for leaders
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for the Generations: To view their vocation as answering God’s call for their lives
  • Pray for self
 
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