The Palace Daily Provision

 

Text: Daniel 1:5 (KJV)

And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king’s meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.

 

Have you ever noticed that there is an appointment that supplies the palace meal? This palace is a place of noiseless breakthrough, where your efforts are not needed with beautiful and every good things areall available. According to our text, we can see that this appointment qualified them for enough benefits and promotion packages, but they had to choose between their faith or following the king’s pattern of things. The best part is that we are qualified by Christ, so our labours are not needed. Daniel 1:8- But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. We should be careful with certain offers and appointment because it might make us compromise our values which affects our faith, but for Daniel, he chose not to defile himself with the royal food and wine. Daniel was so conscious of himself as he refused contaminationagainst his beliefevensought for permission not to eat the king's meal. This decision made them to be separated and sensitive and they were even equipped with the unique ability to stand out at the end of the three years.

 

Psalms 75:6- For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. We have to remember that sustainable lifting truly comes from God. You can get to the top by your connection, but how long can you survive or continue to stand before the king. We need to be wise, so that we can inherit the glory because many have ended in shame or should I say have died because of a new appointment, so be careful as the bitter side is never visible since it is usually coated with sweetness. We should learn to discipline ourselves before getting into new positions, so that we do not ruin our integrity and personality. Daniel and his friends separated themselves from the unclean things to avoid corruption and compromise. We should avoid things that will pollute our spirit in the name of appointment for triumph.  We hear a lot of new levels, next levels, new locations, but let us humble ourselves to understand the new appointment because in some cases, there is an undertone for disgrace and demotion down the line. So, always remember to read between the lines. 

 

PRAYER POINT:

1.       Father, qualify us by your grace and standards, so that we can be positioned for greatness, in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE:Remember there is a special ability that can bring you before Kings and noble places.