Week of January 3, 2020

“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.” Daniel 1:8 (NKJV).

As you begin 2020, would you dare to believe God, who has equipped you with His spirit, to work mightily through your life? Have you made the connection between the time and place in which you live and God’s call upon your life? He placed you precisely where you are for a purpose.

Daniel did not let the temptations of His day interfere with his relationship with the Lord. Regardless of what the most powerful King in the world demanded, Daniel refused to compromise what he knew God required of him.

History is full of examples of Christian men and women who believed that God would work through them to make a significant difference for His kingdom. For example, God placed Esther strategically in the king’s court so she could save the lives of God’s people. Joseph is also a good example. When God positioned him to become the adviser of Pharaoh in Egypt, Jacob was able to save his people and his family from the severe drought.

Are you allowing your surroundings to determine how you invest your life? I suggest that this year we all allow God to use us in such a way as to make a difference through our lives to the people in our lives. Ask God to reveal His purposes for your life for 2020. Stop right now and ask Him!

God Bless, Pastor Rick