10-14-26

10-14-26


 Daniel 1:8

“ But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.”

 The food that Daniel was being offered had already been used for worship false gods. Daniel refused to eat that food or drink the wine. Instead, Daniel made a stand of courage and strength to trust almighty God and believe that He was more than enough!

Before Daniel ever faced a lion's den, before his three friends ever smelled smoke, there was a quiet, private moment where Daniel made a decision. He purposed in his heart. Nobody applauded him for it. No crowd cheered. It was simply a man and his God, and a resolve that would not be moved. The enemy's strategy has never changed. He attacks the mind first, then the name, then the tongue. He wants to redefine who you are so that you forget who God is. But when the Word of God is planted deep in the heart, no king's decree and no cultural pressure can uproot it.

Purpose oil your heart today to trust Jesus and follow Him!  You are loved and you have been prayed for! Trent