Standing Firm in Exile
Daniel 1: 1-7
 
Over and over again one of the central truths of the Bible is "Our Lord Reigns."
Even in moments of darkness, even when the future feels uncertain, God is sovereign.
He is not distant. He is not silent. He is present and ruling - even when things are falling apart. Daniel 1 teaches about God's sovereignty showing HE is in control even when people suffer, and the importance of standing firm in one’s convictions by refusing to compromise faith, despite intense pressure to conform to worldly customs. It demonstrates that obedience to God brings divine favor and wisdom as seen when Daniel and his friends are rewarded with superior knowledge for their faithfulness to a simple diet and their convictions.
 
God Bless,
Jeff Willis