Take a Stand
1:1-3 Daniel, who was of Royal Jewish Blood was taken captive by King Nebuchadnezzar, and taken back to the land of Babylon in about 606 BC.
There they tried to Brainwash him (and some other captives.
They tried to “teach the learnings and the tongue of the Chaldeans” to these young captives, even changing their Names: From Jewish to Babylonian
Daniel – God is my Judge – Belteshazzar – Prince of Bel
Hananiah – Beloved of the Lord – Shadrach -Illuminated by (Rach) Sun God
Mishael — Who is God – Meshach – Who is like Venus
Azariah – The Lord is my help – Abed-Nego – Servant of Fire God (Nego)
Compare Isaiah 39:7 And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.
When everything appeared hopeless –
(AS Believers, we need to take a stand for God!)
1:8 Daniel took a stand. But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank:
1:9 God blessed Daniel. Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
1:10-12 Daniel puts forth a test.
1:13-14 The test lasts 10 days.
1:15-16 The test results are in.
The final results for Daniels Stand …
1:17-21 God blessed, the prince of the eunuchs was relieved, King Nebuchadnezzar was happy.
God always rewards faith.
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
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