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Daniel: God Is In ControlPass the TestJanuary 11, 2015Michael\u2019s Personal Goal: No matter what, stay faithful, realizing God will guide and reward 1. God is in control App: Hold on to your God-given name no matter what lies the enemy may try to impose V 1-2: God gave Judah into the hands of the Babylonians. Why? (See Daniel 9:11, ref. Leviticus 26:14-17)-God is in control doesn\u2019t mean He\u2019s controlling-God is in control doesn\u2019t mean that everything that happens is in accordance with God\u2019s will. Your kingdom come, your will be done,on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10App: We must believe that the Lord God Creator of heaven and earth is in controlV 9: God gave Daniel favor with the chief officialV 17: God gave knowledge and understanding to these 4 menApp: If we will trust God He will make sense of it all in His perfect time2. Babylon represents a false system of beliefs (ref. Genesis 11:4c, Isaiah 47:8a, 10)App: It\u2019s not about you\u2026the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17Three Ways Daniel Passed the Test:1)Inner Conviction: God is in Control (ref. Colossians 3:1)App: God wants our hearts (ref. Hebrews 12:14)2)Wise Approach: Making Friends for JesusApp: Sincerely listen to the concerns of others3)Divine Assistance: God Gives Favor (ref. Proverbs 16:7)Two things to hold on to:1.Inner conviction that God is in control will overcome any outer pressure 2.God-honoring devotion produces God-given rewardsWhat is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?