General elections were held in my country and a heathen Government was elected. All I can see right now is a gloomy future for my country. This passage of scripture gives me hope that once I maintain my relationship with Jesus I will be ok.
Sorry, got that wrong.
Not eating the king's meat and eating pulse (beans, essentially) instead gave them knowledge and prophesy.
Perhaps eating the king's meat gave the king himself a sense of lack which made him go looking for the likes of Daniel, et. al.
This was the wealthiest man of his time. His habit made him rich financially, but he also wanted to be rich with knowledge and prophesy, so he summoned those who would have it.
Greed with money. Greed with knowledge. Greed with foresight. Essentially, greedy for anything God could give in the physical world.
It is funny that the knowledge and foresight only could come with the rejection of the king's choice of food to eat, which is a pretty basic thing in the physical world.
I like it. It teaches us that eating the meat of the king increases knowledge, which helps the king. Not doing so increases prophesy, which helps the king to do (or learn from) God's will.
The entire Judah was taken into captivity by Nebuchadnezzar without exception. Yet, it was only a few that were willing to hold to the principles of righteousness mandated by God. This kind of dedication is not achieved over night, but is strenthened by our daily commitment to love the Lord with all our heart, soul and might. Daniel and his friends knew their God, and were willing to stay the course in spite of their environment and various influences/temptations they were faced with. I'm encouraged knowing that I can live a Godly life in an ungodly world.
Daniel was an awesome man of God and has taught me that in order to grow spiritually in God you must at all cost deny your flesh and your own personal desires. In the world today Daniel has taught me that when you step into what God has called you to do and are obedient God will give you understanding and wisdom.
daniel was truly dedicated to the lord. he has taught me that even though were are living in babylon, it does not mean that we cannot live a living pleasing to god. THERE IS A REASON WHY GOD ALLOWED US TO BE PLACED IN BABYLON. therefore, i will live the life that god wants me to live amiss all the worldliness and give god all the glory.
Not eating the king's meat and eating pulse (beans, essentially) instead gave them knowledge and prophesy.
Perhaps eating the king's meat gave the king himself a sense of lack which made him go looking for the likes of Daniel, et. al.
This was the wealthiest man of his time. His habit made him rich financially, but he also wanted to be rich with knowledge and prophesy, so he summoned those who would have it.
Greed with money. Greed with knowledge. Greed with foresight. Essentially, greedy for anything God could give in the physical world.
It is funny that the knowledge and foresight only could come with the rejection of the king's choice of food to eat, which is a pretty basic thing in the physical world.