This Sunday, we learned about Daniel, a young man who lived during the Babylonian Exile. This was a time when the Jewish people were taken to live in a foreign land with different cultural and religious practices. The ruler of Babylon, King Nebuchadnezzar, chose some young Jewish men to be trained to serve in his palace. This may have been a way to encourage the Jewish people to be loyal to Babylon.
Daniel was one of the young men selected, but because of his strong faith and commitment to God’s laws, he refused to eat the king’s food, which went against Mosaic laws. Even though this was a risky choice, Daniel stayed faithful to God and still excelled in his training. Because of his wisdom and understanding, Daniel was chosen by the king to be an advisor and interpreter of dreams. He served the king for many years, providing guidance and insight.
Like Daniel, we may not always get a thank you for the good we do, but that doesn’t mean our efforts don’t make a difference. Our faith in God and the wisdom we share can be a blessing to others.
Will you be like Daniel and join us in church? We need your help with our Christmas program! There’s a wonderful program planned for everyone, and we’d love for all of our youngsters to be part of it.
