Daniel’s Attributes: Unashamed Boldness; Uncommon Standard; Unearthly Protection; Unhindered Persistence; Unblemished Faith; Unusual Test; Immeasurable Blessing; Unlimited Influence”
(Edwin Cole)
As Dr. Cole states we need to add this to our arsenal of attributes as we become strong men of God. As Daniel took a stand against the Decree of King Darius and worshiped God he was cast into the Lyons den. The Angel of the Lord delivered him from the mouth of the Lyon, we to can have the covering of the Holy Spirit to lead us into all righteousness and deliver us from conditions that arise in our daily lives. All these attributes were noticed by God and he showed his graced. In the epistle of 2 Peter 1:5-8 these verses point out through our Diligence we add more attributes that will bring us to strength and build us up to stand ad bear the fruits of the spirit in our lives and influence others by the power of the Holy Spirit.
2 Peter 1:5-9
Fruitful Growth in the Faith
5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
NKJV
I look forward to getting closer to my Brothers in the Lord and growing together to be what God has planned for each and everyone that comes to stand.
God Bless
Keith Mears ( Man Alive )
Posts Tagged ‘grace’
The Steadfastness of Daniel
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Can God ever forgive me?
Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Many of us struggle with the idea of forgiveness. We feel sometimes that the things we’ve done are too evil to merit grace. That’s exactly what forgiveness is — “Grace” which means undeserved favor! Jesus said that all the sins of men will be forgiven (Mark 3:28). However, in order to receive the forgiveness that Jesus promises we must confess our sins to Him. 1 John 1:9 says that if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive us and purify us from all unrighteousness.
When i am a christian, will all my problems disappear?
Friday, October 2nd, 2009When we experience the miracle of salvation, God gives us a new and blessed life. He promises to give us His grace, goodness and guidance all the days of our lives.1 Although our new life is truly ”blessed”, it is necessary to clarify that ”blessed” does not mean exemption from problems, pains or sufferings. Jesus said, ”In this world you will have trouble. But take heart [be of courage]! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Jesus affirms that difficult times will come, however we can face them with courage because He is our confidence and victory in every circumstance — for better or worse (1 Jn 4:4; 5:5). And with God’s Word and grace, we also find the strength to overcome problems associated with selfish desires and sinful living.2
