I have a deep appreciation for many of the brilliant minds who have contributed greatly to society.

 

Einstein.

Aristotle.

Isaac Newton.

 

Today…..I would like to focus on Belteshazzar……a servant to the Babylonian King.  

 

He was anointed and wise and truly one of the wisest men who has ever lived.  In some circles, he is identified as Daniel.

 

But before Daniel identified the very day when Jesus would ride into Jerusalem on a donkey.  Before he would write about great kingdoms rising and falling throughout history. Before he would predict many things about Jesus, Daniel was betrayed…..He was undermined.

 

When the enemy can not ruin your Acceptance

When he can not steal your Energy

When he can not Intimidate you

When he can not put an Obstacle in front of you to stop you

 

Then he will try to Undermine you

 

U is for UNDERMINE

 

 

 

There are three things that I want you to know today based on the story of Daniel.

 

  • Number One~  God wants to anoint you.  Daniel 6  3 Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. Just as Daniel was….He wants you to be the greatest at what you do…..because you succeeding will bring Him glory when you have set your heart fully on Him.  Pray that God would make you ANOINTED.
  • Number Two~  Being the best makes others wonder why….and they will try to find fault in you.  Daniel 6  4 At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent.  Seek FIRST His Kingdom…and His righteousness….and His heart…..and His favor.  Because His character is flawless. Pray that God would make you NEITHER CORRUPT OR NEGLIGENT.
  • Number Three~  The enemy will always try to attack your FAITH–and the King of the Universe.  Daniel 6  5 Finally these men said, “We will never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something to do with the law of his God.” 6 So the administrators and the satraps went as a group to the king and said: “O King Darius, live forever! 7 The royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers and governors have all agreed that the king should issue an edict and enforce the decree that anyone who prays to any god or man during the next thirty days, except to you, O king, shall be thrown into the lions’ den.  If you were put on trial for being a Christian—wouldn’t you want to be found guilty?  Pray that God would anchor your very soul to Him–morning, noon, and night.
  • Number Four~  When you are under attack—WAIT on the Lord to come for you….and weather the storm.  Daniel 6  22 My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, O king.”   Lions and a Lion’s Den come in many shapes and sizes……Pray that God would fill your heart with Faith and Hope and Love that you might be able to face them and not be afraid.

 

I have spent the night in the Lion’s Den.

 

And chances are…you have too.

 

Just know that the King of the Universe was there with you, is there with you, and will always be there with you——AND ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ASK.

 

Revelation 3  20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.

 

I am so convicted by this Word today that I am going to send it without even proofing it……enjoy the human typos…..but hear the Heart of the Living God!

 

In The Name of the Father and the

Son and the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

 

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Coach J