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Intro: Today we are
going to look at the last part of Daniel 11:32, where it says, “But
they that know their God will do exploits.”
In the NIV, “they will firmly resist him.”
God is looking for people that know Him and this will give
them ability to do extraordinary things.
John Wesley said, “Give me 100 people who fear nothing but
sin and desire nothing but God and I will shake the world.”
D.L. Moody said, “The world has yet to see what God can do
with a fully consecrated men. I want to
be that man.”
1. Last week we look
a little at the life of Daniel. Today we
will look at his life and the
Example he was to
his time and what we can learn from his life for our time.
Daniel was extraordinary because he lived
close to God. I will now reveal a list
of
Things from
Daniel’s life that made him as Dan 11:32 states make a person who does
Exploits.
1. Daniel knew God. Dan 11:32
Talk about how the disciples had been with Jesus.
2. Daniel was a man of
prayer. Dan 2:17-18, 6:10 & 9:1-19 As a man of prayer, he
Prayed three
times a day and was so consistent even his enemies knew his schedule.
As a man of
prayer he interceded for his nation.
Daniel learned as we did that even
Before the
request was out of his mouth the answer was on the way.
3. Daniel was a man of scripture. Dan 9:2 He knew that the scriptures
were God`s
Words to
him. Do you?
4. Daniel was a man of integrity
and righteousness. Ezek 14:14. The prophet Ezekiel
Considered Daniel equal to Job and
Noah as the greatest men of righteousness.
He
Was highly
regarded by Ezekiel. Ezek 28:3 as a man
of integrity he was without
Blame in his
profession and conduct. Dan 6:4 There is nothing wrong ever written
About him. Only Joseph and Jesus had this privilege.
5. Daniel resolved to stay pure
and undefiled in
Control and
discipline in the midst of idolatry, slander, self indulgence and petty
Politics. He refused the gifts of Belshazzar when
offered.
5. Dedicated himself and his
giftings to God. Dan 5:12, 6:2 He was handsome and
With out defect
but he had a good attitude, was quick to learn, was understanding and
Well informed. He had a keen mind, was knowledgeable, could
explain riddles and
Solve problems. He had exceptional abilities but they belong
to God and were
Reserved for His
use. Paul wrote there are many giftings
but one spirit who gives all.
Are your time, talents
and resources dedicated to God.
6. He
always acknowledged God. Dan 2:27-28
He acknowledged
him before, Nebuchadnezzer, Belshazzar and Darius. This won
Him titles and
positions of authority. He was the
Governor of Babylon and the Prime
Minister of the
Earn him enemies
who try to destroy him. Satanic powers
hate people who
Acknowledge God. God
called him highly esteemed and regarded.
Dan 10:11
7. A man
of courage. Daniel resolve to
not be assimilated into Babylonian society.
He
Stood up to Nebuchadnezzar and
Belshazzar. Men of courage refuse to
conform to
The images and
standards of the world. But choose to be
transformed by the renewing
Of their
minds. Rom 12:2
8. He
won all moral conflicts. Daniel
knew that partial surrender, syncretism,
Assimilation,
compromise, apathy, procrastination, lethargy and neglect were his
Enemies. He was in it for the long haul and he was not
about to give in. His body,
Mind, soul,
strength and spirit were God’s. He knew
he had to give an account of his
Life. He knew that in the world he lived, moral
stands were issues of life and death.
Do you know
that? Right now there are people
watching you. Your resolve in
This area could
be keeping someone from Christ.
9. He
was a man of humility. He
fasted, prayed humble himself. Daniel
could have got
All proud because
of his prophetic gifts, ability to see visions and interpret dreams.
Today we give
people like him Christian shows and put them on pedestals. Daniel
Could have
demanded respect, honour even worship because he was the chief of the
Wise men,
governor of
Prayed,
interceded and humble himself before God,
He knew that titles, honors and
Favors come and
go but God’s approval is eternal. He
knew that self esteem,
Approval and
worth came from God. Problem today is
most of us don’t quite see it
That way. This was the problems of the 80’s and even
today.
2. Daniel was an over
comer. He knew that with God all things
were possible. His
fellow captives,
Shadrah, Meshach and Abednego knew this
as well.
a. In Rev 2-3 it
tells us over comers are hard workers,
persevere, test things for
Validity, endured hardships
and do not grow weary. They are willing
to suffer, are
Faithful to the point of
death. They don not renounce their
faith, they have love,
Walk in faith and serve in any way they can.
b. The
over comer keeps His word, do not deny His name, endure with patience and
Will be kept in the hour of
temptation.
c. In this same two chapters the rewards for the
over comer are, being able to eat from
The tree of
life, crown of life, hidden manna, a white stone, a new name, , authority to
Rule over the
nations, the morning star, a new outfit, name in the book of life,
Acknowledge of
Christ before all the universe, they will be a pillar in the temple of
God, which they
will never have to leave, write on them the new of New Jerusalem,
The Lord’s new
name, and lastly the right to sit with Him on His throne.
d. I have just given
the material to be a over comer and a person whose does exploits.
Now let us go and
be like the three Hebrew children.
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