1. DANIEL KNEW WHO HE WAS
a. Self-Esteem
b. Self-Respect
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body. (1 Corinthian 6:19-20)
c. Self-Confidence
In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom. (Daniel 1:20)
Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not
of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. (John 1:12-13)
2. DANIEL KNEW WHY HE WAS HERE.
a. Daniel lived his life for an audience of one – his Lord.
Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. (Daniel 10:12)
b. Daniel wasn’t easily distracted from his life’s purpose.
Then Daniel answered the king, “You may keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone else. Nevertheless, I will read the writing for the king and tell him what it means. (Daniel 5:17)
c. Daniel didn’t allow the fear of people to dissuade him from his life’s purpose.
3. DANIEL KNEW FROM WHERE HIS STRENGTH CAME
a. Daniel prayed even though it was difficult.
Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. (Daniel 6:10)
b. Prayer was second nature to Daniel.
c. Daniels’ prayers were answered.
As a result, he was protected in adversity (Dan 6:21-22); he received insight into God’s will (Dan 9:22); and he was given
patience even when things weren’t clear (Dan 12:8-9 and 13).
