Thoughts on Thursday

I am sure that many of you who read this blog understand the fact that we are facing "unique" times to say the least. My previous words are probably an understatement as we listen to the daily news casts that review the decisions and actions of the previous day. But I also understand and believe that the Grace of God is actively at work in the lives of those individuals who choose to follow Christ.

I see this day as a day in which we are being called on to make the correct life decisions that will arise in our lives. Some people may be asking themselves this question, "Will I have the strength and courage to make the correct decisions that I will face?" We will not have the needed strength if we rely on our strength BUT I believe that we will have the needed strength if we rely on the strength of God. He will provide what we need when we need it if we will learn to trust in Him and if we will learn to commit ourselves to Him.

We have been offering a Bible Study series on the Book of Daniel. The teacher of the class reminded the class of some of her observations of Daniel and his relationship with God. We may remember Daniel's challenge with the den of lions and we may even remember some of the dreams/visions that appeared to Daniel. But here are some thoughts that Sis. Barbara shared with us as we sought to learn about the inner workings of Daniel's relationship with God.

Three (3) powerful messages in Daniel:

  1) God blesses adversity

  2) God rewards faithfulness

  3) God disciplines nations

Four (4) basic principles in Daniel's life:

  1) Purpose (Daniel 1:8)

  2) Prayer (His prayer life was challenged by the new law that was put in place.)

  3) Perception (Daniel saw, heard and understood)

  4) Power (Daniel chapter 2, Daniel was placed in leadership above all of the wise men of the       nation.)

Each of us must allow God to develop our spiritual life in such a way that we will reach our full potential in Christ!!