I have returned from AoG conference inspired to prepare a series, which we’ll be rolling out at Bethel City Church over the next few weeks, that is dedicated to my musings of last week regarding Daniel.
At conference, which was fresh and actually showed real signs to turning a generational corner, I had great conversations of encouragement regarding that which is happening here in Stoke on Trent, England!
As I pondered the conversations on the way home to Stoke on Trent, I wondered if the ‘hook’ for people was the results that we are seeing? This wasn’t from a sceptical viewpoint but one that I considered as I read the exploits of Daniels life.
I saw that he saw and experienced great things and wondered ‘how did he achieve such heights?’
Due to the following musings I will not disclose Daniels ‘heights’. You look for yourself if you must.
As I read Daniel, I discovered that he made decisions regarding lifestyle and discipline, not due to a desire for ‘heights’ but because of a passion for his God.
Here’s the deal: we are so driven by ‘heights’ or ‘results’ that we may be victims of using a life devoted to God as a formulae to achieve ambition.
I apologise if the above is obscenely offensive, but as I look at my own life, I bring such a challenge.
I want to be a Daniel type of person! I want to be a person that because of the convictions of my heart, a passion for my King; and acknowledgement of who my life belongs to, chooses to (1:8) be ‘determined not to be defiled’ by the world in which I live!
I choose to not taste alcohol or the temptational taste of a generation but would rather dine with my King and feast on His word. I choose to change the state of play in my life in order to establish and accelerate my unquenchable thirst for a closer walk with my God.
This choice is not one of legal or dealing with guilt from the past but one of passionate love and recognition that He is my all.
The result is not a consideration. The path and journey with my King is fulfilment.
I want to model type:daniel to my generation.
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