Gifted

Published: June 28, 2023, 9 a.m.

This week\u2019s passage is Daniel 1:9-21. The division and ultimate fall of the kingdom of Israel and Judah. Daniel was born into the kingdom of Judah who survived the fall of their kingdom. Daniel and his friends asked to not defile themselves with the king\u2019s food. God remains with those who remain with God (John 15:5). \xa0God gives favor in hard circumstances. Daniel and his friend\u2019s growth and ability eating only vegetables and water was a gift from God.\xa0 Romans 12:2, they could have had bad attitudes in exile, they could have been selfish, but the stayed loyal to God and fasted. What we consume and what it represents. Consuming what God has for us brings us into the abundant life. Matthew 6:33, seek first the kingdom of God and live righteously, and everything else will be added to you. God makes the way, God gives us favor and victory. We represent God, Daniel points to God when he tells Nebuchadnezzar the dream and the interpretation.