God Wants Me to Be Under Control
When circumstances threaten
Daniel 1:1-4
Read the Bible through:
AM - Job 38-39 : PM - Acts 18
Then the king instructed Ashpenaz, the master of his eunuchs, to bring some of the children of Israel and some of the king's descendants and some of the noble (Dan.1;3).
When circumstances threaten
Daniel 1:1-4
Read the Bible through:
AM - Job 38-39 : PM - Acts 18
Then the king instructed Ashpenaz, the master of his eunuchs, to bring some of the children of Israel and some of the king's descendants and some of the noble (Dan.1;3).
Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, was feared throughout the world. Following a victory the Babylonians would often take the most talented and useful people back to Babylon and leave the poor to take whatever land they wanted and to live peacefully on that land. This fostered loyalty from conquered peoples and ensured a steady supply of wise and talented men for civil service in Babylon. In addition, the conquered were left without leadership, making them easier to control.
The circumstances were threatening for Daniel; but he and the other young men taken to Babylon chose to stay faithful to God and under His control. To remain faithful like Daniel is the course of action we need to seriously pursue.
Lord, help me remain committed to You in all circumstances.
