GREAT LEADERS LIVE WITH PURPOSE!

Team:

Have you ever felt cheated or that you have been treated unfairly?

Here in Daniel we see Daniel leading his circle of friends from within. Daniel could have been bitter and angry after him and his buddies were kidnapped and taken far away to Babylon.

GREAT LEADERS LIVE WITH PURPOSE!

Daniel decided to take the high road and be positive no matter what. He was determined not to compromise his beliefs.

Daniel's friends fed off of Daniel's Leadership. Daniel chose to be positive and in turn his friends were positive.

This Positive Leadership granted him and his buddies favor in this new land 100's of miles away from their home.

GREAT LEADERS LIVE WITH PURPOSE!

⁠"But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king's choice food or with the wine which he drank; so he sought permission from the commander of the officials that he might not defile himself."

Notice how respectful Daniel was. He could have copped an attitude but he did not. Daniel was very close to God and was confident that God would make everything turn out right in his favor.

It goes on to say that Daniel found favor with the leaders.

Friends, it is so hard to be respectful when we have been treated unfairly. Daniel chose to give the situation to God and make the best of it without compromising his beliefs.

Daniel knew the scriptures and read them daily. "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and He delighteth in his way."(Psalm 37:23, KJV)

It is difficult to let things go and not get bitter and angry.

Hebrews 12:15, "Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled."

Bitterness causes us to do things we will regret. The Lord says Vengeance or Revenge belongs to God not us.

Some things we can't control but we can control our attitude.

Daniel Purposed in his heart not to defile himself with the World without bitterness and anger.

Daniel would go on to be one of the World's most Influential Leaders ever.

"Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world."
Helen Keller

"Do not pray for an easier life. Pray to be a stronger person."- John F. Kennedy

"Any Treasure worth having, you have to dig for it." John Maxwell

EVERY DECISION DANIEL MADE HAD A PURPOSE AND WAS DISCUSSED WITH GOD BEFOREHAND!

Just Go!!

Rick

Nov 25 Readings - DANIEL 1:1-2:23 | 1 PETER 3:8-4:6 | PSALM 119:65-80 | PROVERBS 28:14