A life lived for God will remain outwardly DEVOTED for Him EVEN WHEN…

Daniel’s devotion to God set him APART. (vv. 1-3)

A life lived for God cannot go UNNOTICED.

“While our faith is always personal, it is never private.”

Daniel’s perceived weakness was actually his STRENGTH. (vv.4-5)

BLAMELESS

Not sinless, but blameless.

The power of our life is found in the strength of God and the world will not UNDERSTAND that fact.

Daniel’s devotion to God was not determined by the CIRCUMSTANCES around him. (vv. 6-9)

The world, our enemy, and our flesh will conspire against us, but lasting COURAGE is found in Christ.

Daniel’s devotion to God in the midst of a crisis was previously DETERMINED in his moments of peace. (vv. 10-11)

What we value MOST will determine what we live for most.

EVEN WHEN

This week I will…
• Identify where I am lacking faith and ask God to “Encourage” me through His Word and my circumstances.
• Write down ten promises of God or truths about Him that I can cling to.
• Predetermine my disciplines of godliness so I am ready when a crisis comes.
• Ask a friend to pray with me, that I may live for God even when…