May Father-God bless you as you celebrate this day of Thanksgiving with friends and family, and remember all the blessings He has given you in your life!
Daniel 1, Daniel 2:1-23, 1 Peter 5, Proverbs 19:23-29, Proverbs 20:1-4
Daniel 1: 8 (ESV)
“But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with
the king’s food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore, he asked the chief
of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself.”
In Daniel 1:8, we read about the prophet Daniel. King
Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon attacked Jerusalem and captured Daniel and three of
his friends to serve in his palace. Wanting to remain faithful to Jewish
dietary laws even while living in a foreign land, Daniel asked for permission
to continue following the laws of his faith and to refrain from eating the
king’s food or drinking his wine.
Through his actions, Daniel demonstrated two important
principles for believers in Christ. First, he was faithful to the Lord’s
standards for ceremonial cleanliness according to Jewish law, even though he
lived far from home and faced pressure to conform. Second, Daniel showed
courage by standing firm in his convictions and respectfully seeking permission
from the chief official to abstain from the royal food and wine. Because Daniel
honored the Lord, Scripture tells us that Father-God moved the chief official
to show him favor. When we honor Him, the Lord provides protection and
blessings to His people.
The story of Daniel and the king’s food reminds me that a
believer needs to remain faithful in every area of life, no matter how small it
may seem. It also shows that a believer can uphold their faith while still
showing respect to those in authority. In today’s world, I constantly feel
pressure to conform to society’s standards. I used to work on Sundays during my
job’s busy season, and I thought nothing of missing church. Going out for
after-work drinks with coworkers became a weekly ritual meant to “bond” with my
team. Yet those habits did not draw me closer to the Lord—they pulled me
further away from my faith. Although I eventually left that job, I now follow
Daniel’s example by declining Sunday-morning work so I can be in church. I can
still spend time with coworkers after work, but I no longer feel the need to
drink. I want the faith of Daniel—to show God the Father how deeply I honor Him
and to live under His protection and blessing.
If this verse resonates with you—if you feel compelled to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, who protects and blesses those who honor
Him—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him, speak to Him through the
following prayer, and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with
Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet
you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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