March 13, 2020 Higher Everyday Devotional :- BECOMING GREATLY BELOVED
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HIGHER EVERYDAY
FRIDAY MARCH 13, 2020
BECOMING GREATLY BELOVED
TEXT: DANIEL 10:10-19
MEMORY VERSE: “And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright…” (DANIEL 10:11).
Daniel was 18 years of age when Nebuchadnezzar invaded Judah in about 606 BC. He was captured and deported to Babylon. God did great things through him over a period of 70-80 years. It was a terrible experience; deported a thousand miles from home.
Daniel was greatly beloved by God for many reasons:
(i) He disciplined his appetite (verses 5 and 8). He would not eat of the portion of the king’s meat; he was consecrated to God.
(ii) His choice of friends (verses 6 and 7). Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah were three Hebrews captured and brought to Babylon with Daniel, and they studied, worked and served Jehovah together as friends. Christian youths should emulate this.
(iii) His courage (verses 11 to 13). He had courage to stand for God always.
(iv) His testimony (Daniel 6:10-28; 10:11). God was there for Him at all times because he honoured and feared God.
(v) His God (verses 17-21). He served Jehovah God faithfully hence God honoured him and his friends. Dare to be a Daniel in all circumstances.
QUOTE: Have courage to stand for God always.
CHALLENGE: To be greatly beloved of God, you must be faithful.
PRAYER: Lord, help me to be faithful to You at all times.