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Daniel Was a Man Prepared for Life’s Task "And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm" (Dan_1:20). Daniel, in the days of his youth, was thoroughly prepared for the battle of … Continue reading “0261. Daniel Was a Man Prepared for Life's Task”

Daniel, a Man of Vision "And Daniel had understanding in all dreams and visions" (Dan_1:17). Daniel was pre-eminently a man of a wonderful vision. He outclassed any wise man of Babylon in this; in fact he outclassed all the wise men and the king combined. This "understanding of dreams" and this "seeing of visions" was … Continue reading “0262. Daniel, a Man of Vision”

The Day of Heavenly Rewards "For we must all stand before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, whether he hath done good or bad" (2Co_5:10). Let us bring before us, in this last moment, another King than Nebuchadnezzar. Let us see, in front of His … Continue reading “0259. The Day of Heavenly Rewards”

Daniel, the Faithful Man The child is truly the father of the man. As the acorn holds within its bosom the mighty oak; so does the youth hold within his bosom the larger life and destiny of the man that he will become. Daniel is one of the few characters of the Bible who stands … Continue reading “0260. Daniel, the Faithful Man”

Daniel’s Unwavering Trust "Then said Daniel to Melzar * * Prove thy servants I beseech thee, ten days * * then let our countenances be looked upon before thee" (Dan_1:11-13). Daniel was willing to leave the results of his "sobriety" and faithfulness with God. He knew Whom he had believed. He knew that if he … Continue reading “0257. Daniel's Unwavering Trust”

Daniel’s Reward "Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in * * the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah" (Dan_1:18-19). The results of Daniel’s fidelity to God were far-reaching. Also Daniel received many blessings. We … Continue reading “0258. Daniel's Reward”

Daniel’s Holy Purpose "And Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine that he drank" (Dan_1:8). Many young men want to have their fling; they seem to have a craze to try out the sinful pleasures of this world. Even Solomon … Continue reading “0255. Daniel's Holy Purpose”

Daniel’s Undaunted Courage "Therefore he requested the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself" (Dan_1:8). It was a brave stand followed by a courageous step. How dare he do it! Take his stand contrary to the command of the king and to the customs of the court! Even the prince of the … Continue reading “0256. Daniel's Undaunted Courage”

Daniel, the Young Man There is such a prevailing idea that young men must have their "fling;" that all young men must be bad, before they can settle down and be good; that it is refreshing to open God’s Word and discover one young man, who, with his three friends, utterly repudiates such a false … Continue reading “0253. Daniel, the Young Man”

Daniel’s Early Training "Certain of the children of Israel * * children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science" (Dan_1:3-4). Daniel was one of the children of the captivity. He had been brought to Babylon following the victories of Nebuchadnezzar against Israel. … Continue reading “0254. Daniel's Early Training”