THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 2/8/11


The Book Of Daniel (part 9)

DANIEL 3:4-6
Then a herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded Oh people, nations & languages, that at that time that you hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer and all kinds of music that you fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchabnezzar the king hath set up.....

Again Daniel has a decision to make - does he chose to honor GOD and not bow down the image the king has commanded everyone to bow down to - if he choses the later - he cannot be used very much by God - matter of fact I am sure God would look else where - but as we have seen in the past couple of verses - Daniel is a man of convictions but unlike many today - he was a man of the right convictions - many these days have compromised so much - that what once was really considered bad - is not considered not so bad - you may even say that we don't bow down to images at all - but there are idols in our lives- like it or not -that's a fact - anything we put before our relationship with God becomes a stumbling block for us - we must serve GOD at all times -there is never a day off - Daniel as we shall see tomorrow -will do what's right and refuse to do as the earthly king has said so that he can follow the Heavenly King of Kings - now I am not saying we should go out and disobey the laws of the land - but you can do so if it goes against your faith in Christ - many these days are trying to take away any mention of God from our money - but it's the solid rock that our lives and built on and no one can take that way - sure they can take the physical things away but never the spiritual things - no man can stop God - Daniel is our example to stand up for what's right - not what's popular - do we compromise our faith so that we can please man? Lots of times I have seen it happen in my life - that must get less and less the longer we follow Christ - let's be like Daniel and so no to anything that goes against the truth we know in our hearts - given to us by God through His Word and His Holy Spirit!
Daniel won't bow to an idol - only to GOD -what about you?

WORD TO THE WISE:
Nothing is more important then our relationship with CHRIST!
NOTHING!

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BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE HAVE THE TRUTH INSIDE!
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THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 2/3/11

The Book Of Daniel (part 8)
DANIEL 2:49
Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the council chamber of the king.

Daniel is a good example for all of us to follow - while he became next in line to the king - he didn't allow it to cause him to get a big head - his power was granted from God and Daniel knew that - without God he knew he was nothing - so why get a big head he thought - the same can be said about leaders rather it be of corporations or of counties - being humble must be part of it - how many world leaders have allowed pride to take them down - great men who entered government positions often leave their faith behind for the thirst for power -Daniel didn't have this issue - sure the temptation was there but Daniel loved God more then the power he got from God and he used the power to bring God glory! What about us - you may say you are not a leader of anything - but oh you are - people are watching you -when you claim Christ as your Savior - the world begins to watch to see if it's real - to see if we REALLY Believe it! We must be sure to walk in the light of Christ at all times - sure temptation will come and we won't always be able to stand up against it - but if we fail we need to get back up on our feet and try again -serving God is not easy but it's the best life of all - Daniel knew this - and instead of using his power for personal gain -Daniel used it to serve God - we can learn a lot from Daniel!

WORD TO THE WISE:
Have you been put in a position over others? If so it would do you good to remember that without any trouble at all GOD could take it all away from you - live life that way - remember where you came from and where you are going!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
THE POWER WE HAVE IS FROM GOD
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THINK YOU ARE POWERFUL? YOU'RE NOTHING COMPARED TO GOD!

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 2/2/11

The Book Of Daniel (part 7)
DANIEL 2:48
Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole providence of Babylon, and the chief of governors over all the wise men of Babylon!

Wow - how the tide turned for Daniel - he went from a prisonner to the ruler of Babylon - it didn't take long -when GOD has a place for you to be - it won't take HIM long at all to get you there -often times there will be hurdles to get in the way of the goal - sometimes God allows them so you will trust in HIM more then yourself - He alone is worthy of our praise - now I am not saying that if you do everything GOD says that your life will be smooth or that you will become the leader of your town or anything - but if it's God's will - it will happen - Daniel could have thrown in the towel and given up but he remained steadfast in his faith - he continued to trust in the LORD even when things didn't go according to his plan - God's plan should be our plan not the other way around - the question is do we REALLY trust HIM or do we just give HIM lip service - have you stepped back and taken a long look at your life to see where you stand -where you are going - and where you have been (what GOD has brought you through?)
why not take a moment today and look deeply at yourself - pray and ask GOD to reveal to you what HE wants you to know - where HE wants you to go and you can be like Daniel and keep the faith -
Daniel became a ruler not because of anything speical he did - he just listened and obeyed GOD and kept on following HIM - we should do the same thing -trust GOD like Daniel did!

WORD TO THE WISE:
If we put our trust in anyone or anything other then GOD will will miss the best for our lives!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE HAVE GOD'S GRACE !
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/2/11
TO FOLLOW GOD MEANS TO FOLLOW NO ONE ELSE!

THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 1/20/11

The Book Of Daniel (part 6)
DANIEL 2:47
The king answered unto Daniel and said: Of a truth it is, that your GOD is a God of gods, and a LORD of kings, and a reveler of secrets, seeing that you could reveal this secret.

Today's verse reveals a secret for all of us who follow Christ to know - if you are real in what you say believe and show those around you that you really believe -some will be persuaded more by your life then by your words - the king had been watching Daniel and what he had done and how he lived out his faith - and once Daniel began to give the true answers to the king - the king noticed why that was - Daniel's believe in God and HIM alone! Daniel would not waver on his faith and neither should way - don't worry if you faith is not accepted to those around you - they may not be where you are - but no one is beyond saving - we all have the same chance - Jesus died once for all - everyone can came to know HIM today - no one is left out - the only thing that will leave you out is your choice - so keep living your faith out loud - don't worry about what those around you are doing - just do as GOD instructs you - mind your own business and allow GOD to use you - believe it not those around us notice our lives -they see how we live and it's by our actions they will see if our God is really real to us - or if it's just words - what does your life say about your faith? Do you come across as judgmental - unloving - or cruel - if people see that in us that will cause them to run away from us and our Savior - let's love them like JESUS loves us - let's show them the love of CHRIST that is within our lives - let's show them what it really means to follow after Christ! We are the living epistle to the world around us - what does your life say about JESUS? Let us daily ask ourselves this very question! The answer will show where you stand!

WORD TO THE WISE:
If you don't stand for JESUS you will fall for anything!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE STAND ON SOLID GROUND!
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