Then Daniel responded with tact and discretion to Arioch, the captain of the king’s guard, who had gone out to execute the wise men of Babylon. These qualities of mind and action are what must characterize the servant of God Almighty. Tact and discretion. Concise words uttered with respect and judgement. A discerning mind that … Continue reading Tact and Discretion – Daniel 2:14
Category: Daniel
Resurrection – Daniel 12:13
“But you, go your way till the end; for you shall rest, and will arise to your inheritance at the end of the days.” Wow! I have never noticed this before. A promise of the resurrection for Daniel way back in the 'Old' Testament. He, along with all who were looking forward to salvation through … Continue reading Resurrection – Daniel 12:13
Wisdom and Righteousness – Daniel 12:3
Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to righteousness Like the stars forever and ever. What a promise. What a responsibility. Wisdom and righteousness must be a part of who we are everywhere and always. It seems everything around us works to defeat both of … Continue reading Wisdom and Righteousness – Daniel 12:3
God’s Revelation – Daniel 7:28
“This is the end of the interpretation. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts terrified me greatly, and my face turned pale, but I kept the matter to myself.” Daniel’s reaction to this vision and interpretation from God’s messengers is amazing to me! This is the man who could stand in a den of lions and … Continue reading God’s Revelation – Daniel 7:28
Godly Resolve – Daniel 5:17
Then Daniel answered the king, “You may keep your gifts, and give your rewards to someone else; however, I will read the inscription for the king and make the interpretation known to him. Daniels answer and resolve reflects the heart of a true prophet and man of God. He is not motivated by gifts or … Continue reading Godly Resolve – Daniel 5:17
The Kingdom Of God – Daniel 2:44
“In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, and this kingdom will not be left to another people. It will crush all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself endure forever." This mysterious kingdom is the eternal kingdom of … Continue reading The Kingdom Of God – Daniel 2:44
Knowledge and Understanding – Daniel 1:17
God gave these four young men knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. Daniel also understood visions and dreams of every kind. It is a God who gives true understanding and knowledge even in the things 'of this earth', so to speak. He is the giver of all good things. What surpasses … Continue reading Knowledge and Understanding – Daniel 1:17
