Then the presidents and princes sought to find
occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none
occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error
or fault found in him. – Daniel 6:4. THOUGHT
FOR THE DAY: God identifies with those who represent Him
well but goes far from those who misrepresent Him.
Yesterday, we saw some secrets of high fliers – secrets that took Daniel
to the top. Today, we are looking at what it takes to stand out in our
generation. To stand out is to be prominent. Daniel was no doubt, a prominent
man in his generation. He remains a good example of men who stood out in their
generation in the Scripture. What then are the things that made Daniel stand
out in his generation?
1.
Unimpeachable character
One prominent character that made Daniel stand out was unimpeachable integrity or blamelessness. The anchor Scripture almost portrays Daniel as an angel of a sort; there was no fault, error or blame in him (Daniel 6:4). Those who hated him desperately wanted to find a fault or error in him, but couldn’t. In essence, his general conduct could not be faulted. As a result of this, his enemies had a great deal of difficulty in their plot to bring him down; they couldn’t find any fault in him, except to make it unlawful for him to pray.
One prominent character that made Daniel stand out was unimpeachable integrity or blamelessness. The anchor Scripture almost portrays Daniel as an angel of a sort; there was no fault, error or blame in him (Daniel 6:4). Those who hated him desperately wanted to find a fault or error in him, but couldn’t. In essence, his general conduct could not be faulted. As a result of this, his enemies had a great deal of difficulty in their plot to bring him down; they couldn’t find any fault in him, except to make it unlawful for him to pray.
Beloved, when you come to such a point like Daniel, when you resolve not
to be a reproach to the Name of the Lord, then you are set to be elevated by
God. This is because God identifies with those who represent Him well, but goes
far from those who misrepresent Him.
2.
Passion for excellence
Another trait that made Daniel stand out in his generation was his passion for excellence or zero tolerance for mediocrity. Daniel was passionate for excellence. If he had to do anything, he must to do it well, and if he wouldn’t do it well, he won’t do it at all. Daniel 6:3 says, ‘an excellent spirit was found in him.’ and that excellent spirit elevated him to prominence.
Another trait that made Daniel stand out in his generation was his passion for excellence or zero tolerance for mediocrity. Daniel was passionate for excellence. If he had to do anything, he must to do it well, and if he wouldn’t do it well, he won’t do it at all. Daniel 6:3 says, ‘an excellent spirit was found in him.’ and that excellent spirit elevated him to prominence.
However, mediocrity buries people in obscurity. Whoever does things
anyhow can’t go anywhere in life. But a person who pays attention to details
will end up with distinction on earth. God will elevate him because of his
passion for excellence. May your excellence take you to the top in Jesus’ Name.
ASSIGNMENT
(S)
1. Study the life of Daniel and other high fliers to find out the secrets behind their exploits.
2. Write down points and steps to take in order to be a high flier.
1. Study the life of Daniel and other high fliers to find out the secrets behind their exploits.
2. Write down points and steps to take in order to be a high flier.
PRAYER: Lord,
I receive wisdom and grace to do what Daniel did in order to reach where he
reached, in Jesus’ Name.
DAILY READING
Extract
From: Seeds Of Destiny, 06/03/2015.
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