Exceptional Qualities

 Scripture:

"Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom." Daniel 6:3

Observation:

Daniel lived in Babylon and served under three kings. He was a captive who was taken into a foreign king's training program and became one of the king's wise men. Daniel excelled before the king and everyone else. Though he had to learn the language and wasn't in his own country, he had exceptional qualities that made him stand above the rest.

Application:

Excellence gets the attention of leaders. Daniel had an excellent spirit and did everything, even serving an ungodly king, with all his heart and did it extremely well. God wants to raise us up to the place of influence for His purposes, but He needs some of His people to rise up and live excellent lives that will influence others. We need to do everything we do with exceptional service and detail.

Prayer:

Father, help me to live an exceptional life. Teach me to walk before You in a way that is appropriate and that brings You glory and honor. Let my life be a life of obedience and excellence in every area. Help me to lead well the people You have entrusted to me. Make an impact on our team this week in the Dominican Republic.

Your Son,

Jeff