When God is ready to take us deeper-
1. He brings us a fresh burden,
2. God reminds us of His ability,
3. God seems to get us alone, and
4. God speaks.
Daniel’s Prayer-
1. Let God’s Word be the driving force of prayer,
2. Let God’s character cause energy in our prayer, and
3. Let God’s glory be the purpose of our prayer.
Lion Den Experience-
1. Need to investigate relationships with-
a. God
b. Fellow Man
2. Do not be an agent of judgement,
3. God will deliver when He gets the greatest glory.
Daniel Living in the Spirit – We are walking in the Spirit if-
1. My character will draw attention,
2. My commitment will draw criticism, and
3. My consistency will drive me deeper.
When God Says That is Enough-
1. When sin dominates the leaders of a nation,
2. When worship is mocked, and
2. When false worship is on the level with true worship.
Four Questions for Difficult Situations-
1. Who needs to see my faith?
2. Who needs to see real commitment?
3. What does God need to remove to demonstrate His presence?
4. Who needs to know the Lord who is aware of this dificulty?
Lessons from Daniel’s Praise-
Difficulties-
1. Never change God’s character,
2. Never control God,
3. Never surprise God, and
4. Are God’s way of revealing His Plans.
Living in Dark Days-
1. Understand God’s Plan-
a. You could be part of God’s judgement,
b. God will use you,
c. The greater the difficulty, the more you will be used.
2. Understand God’s preparation thru-
a. Birth,
b. Discipline,
c. Convictions.