Tips From Daniel

Tips from Daniel ,the greatly beloved, the man with an excellent spirit

Few people have lives like Daniel. Out of the destruction of Judah and the subsequent captivity, springs a man who worked across four distinct political administrations.

A man who stared death several times but was left standing and we are left with outstanding testimonies, all in a league of their own.

A man who received messages from above interspersed with great love. Daniel 10:11, 10:19. “O Daniel , man, greatly beloved, understand the words I speak to you….”. “O man greatly beloved, fear not! Peace be to you; be strong, yes be strong!..”

A man who dutifully recorded what was shown to him in visions. His records are being used even now. Some of us ministers, we do not record anything or store for future generations anything. We are careless with what The MOST HIGH shows us. Careless with the visions and words spoken. We procrastinate until there is no more time left to write down what The MOST HIGH said to us, and so HE must look for another vessel.

Permit me to ask, is it carelessness or selfishness or both? There are cases where people have received words from heaven for others but have refused and or delayed to convey the messages. Could it be that they want the person to whom the message is due to perish? Are they genuinely fearful or concerned for their own safety? If so, can the message be delivered anonymously? Is the message so sugar coated or diluted it lacks meaning? Well, Beloved, check yourself.

Delivering messages of repent or be destroyed to people can be vey challenging. They may very well repent like Nineveh and if they do by all means do not do the Jonah . If they do not , do the Samuel, grieve, do not gloat and leave the matter in the Hands of The ALMIGHTY.

The famous damning Mene Mene message was delivered by Daniel together with a bone chilling prophecy that the king would die that night. Daniel did not fear, the king did die, was promptly replaced and the very same Daniel continued in service in this very earth leading to the Daniel in the lion’s den incident and service under Kings Darius and Cyrus. See, Beloved, what The LORD can do, if you remain firm, faithful and committed to him even in captivity and or other dire situations and circumstances. Daniel :2-31. Daniel 6: 1-28.

But you, you want wealth and earthly accolades, no problem, be faithful , ask The LORD for what you want and leave the decision of what HE gives to you to HIM . HE is a faithful KING and FATHER and HE is known to give exceedingly and abundantly.

Daniel , the greatly beloved, is further instructed to go his way for he will rest and not see these things but will arise to his inheritance. Daniel 12:13. Wow! In this era of endless debates among Christians of pre-rapture or post rapture tribulations, end time doom and all sorts of messages that confuse, terrify and disturb the children of GOD. It is a good idea to seek the face of The LORD on what your own portion is instead of scouring the internet for prophecies and delarations. Faithful GOD, HE will answer you and if you find favor like Daniel, HE will tell you what will happen to you and you will find rest for your mind and soul. Question is,” Can you handle what HE will say?” You perverse generation obsessed with calming drugs and other demonic meditation and relaxation techniques. Whatever happened to , “Be strong and Courageous, The LORD is with you.” Whatever happened to , “Do not fear, I AM with you till the end of time”

Anyway, back to Daniel, there are some things he did which you can copy. Someone once said , “imitation the sincerest form of flattery”.

1. Keep things simple. Eating simple food. Don’t just eat anything and everything. Be selective and we are not just talking about food food. Do not allow your body and spirit to be polluted with things and materials that come from the evil one. Daniel 1:8. Beloved, just because it comes from what is seemingly glamorous and shiny does not mean it is good for you.

2. Keep things simple. Straight and simple do your work. Do what you have been assigned to do and do it well.

3. Say your prayers no matter what. And I mean no matter what. Do not fear those who can only kill the body and after that there is nothing else they can do, fear HIM who can also throw into hell and damnation.

4. Be honest and incorruptible. No one may like you but you be honest, you may end up in the lions den, but The MOST HIGH will see you through.