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THE POWER OF A CONSISTENT FAITH
dan 6:1-18
dan 6:1-17
Daniel 6:1-
INTRODUCTION:
When you hear the name Daniel, you immediately think about Daniel and the lions den…and that seems to be about all most people know of Daniel.
Daniel isn’t considered to be one of the superstars of the bible - like Abraham, Moses, David, Peter, John, or Paul.
But Daniel was a man of faith…He wasn’t flashy but he was a man of great faith.
Daniel was a man who possessed a consistent faith...
As a young man he was separated, ...
As a middle aged man, he was sold out, …
And even as an older man, he was surrendered, .
As we look at Daniel face and weather this great trial of faith, there are a few lessons I want to point out concerning the power of a consistent faith.
What we can learn from Daniel teaches us that it is consistency that pays off.
NOTE: It isn’t all about how you start the race, although that’s important, or about how you finish, even though that’s also important.
God is interested in our running faithfully all the way.
There is power in a consistent faith.
God wants us to be consistent…He doesn’t want us to be up & down…and in & out...
He wants us to be steady...
So, let me point out the lessons from the life of Daniel about The Power of a Consistent Faith...
I) A CONSISTENT FAITH WILL BE TESTED
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A CONSISTENT FAITH WILL BE TESTED
From the very beginning of the book of Daniel - Daniel has been determined to honor God and remain faithful…but it wasn’t always easy.
Here in chapter 6, a conspiracy against Daniel is set into motion b/c of his faith…but Daniel remains faithful.
He could have decided to not pray for 30 days but instead he continued to live out his faith even though it meant he could lose his life.
Notice in v. 10 that it says Daniel knew the decree had been signed but he went home and “he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime...”
He got down on his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he had done previously.
he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.
he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime...
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Daniel wasn’t going to back down or give up his faith in God.
NOTE: If you choose to live your life for Jesus, holding nothing back, persecution will come your way…If you take a stand for Jesus, opposition will come your way!!!
(Ill.
The context.
Ill. 2 Tim.
3:12 - This is a verse that is absolutely true!
If you choose to live your life for Jesus, holding nothing back, persecution will come your way!
But, this is not a bad thing!
Notice what is accomplished when faith is put to the test.)
NOTE: If you choose to live your life for Jesus, holding nothing back, persecution will come your way…If you take a stand for Jesus, opposition will come your way!!!
2 tim 3:12
If you choose to live your life for Jesus, holding nothing back, persecution will come your way!
But, this is not a bad thing!
Notice what is accomplished when faith is put to the test.)
Following Jesus isn’t always easy…At times, we will face trials that test our faith.
But, this is not a bad thing!
Notice what is accomplished when faith is put to the test.)
And “If your faith can’t be tested your faith can’t be trusted…”
Notice what’s accomplished when faith is put to the test...
Notice what’s accomplished when faith is put to the test...
A. The Saint Is Cultivated (V. 3)
- Daniel was already a great man, but God wanted to develop him even further.
NOTE: Your trials are never meant to destroy you, but to develop you!
God wants to use your trials to shape you into who you are meant to be...
B. The Savior Is Celebrated (V.
25-28)
- Because of Daniel’s trial, God received glory and honor!
NOTE: As the trials of life come against us and we stand faithful in spite of the trial, God is honored & glorified.
1 Cor.
10:31
Even in our trials & pain, we can bring glory to God.
C. The Sinner Is Convicted (V.
4-5)
- These men were disturbed by Daniel’s faith....They knew that he possessed something that they didn’t have.
NOTE: As the world watches us walk through the lion’s den, they can see faith at work…and it touches their hearts.
NOTE: Our lives are a living witness for the world to see...
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And don’t think for a minute that the world doesn’t see your peace, your actions and the help you are receiving from the Lord!
II) A CONSISTENT FAITH WILL TESTIFY
A. It Testifies To Its Foes (V.
10-11)
A. V. 10-11 It Testifies To Its Foes
- Daniel didn’t alter his ways, even to appease the king...He remained consistent in spite of the danger, the pressure to conform and even the command of the king.
- And his enemies took notice of his faith…In fact, Daniel’s enemies knew that they only way they could come against him would be concerning his faith in God (v. 4).
NOTE: Daniel’s faith testified to his enemies that he wouldn’t be pressured to conform to their ways…
His faith testified to his enemies that he loved God more than his own life.
NOTE: What does your faith say to your enemies?
Do they see someone who doesn’t compromise their faith?
Do they see someone who will take stand for what they believe in?
NOTE: I pray that God would give us boldness to take a stand for the Lord so that we will be faithful and consistent in spite of what we face in life.
And I can promise you this - If you will stand for Him, He will stand with you...
2 tim 4:16-17
B. It Testifies To Its Friends (V.
14-20)
- Daniel’s faith had made an impact on the king...Even he believed that God could get Daniel through the trial (V.
16).
- Daniel’s faith had a positive influence on those around him.
NOTE: When faith is exercised faithfully and consistently, it has the power to move those who know us to consider the Lord for themselves!
When consistent faith is practiced, it encourages others to be more consistent in their own faith.
Our faith can help other believers grow in their faith!
C. It Testifies To Its Focus (V.
10)
- Daniel stayed the course for God knowing that he had no one to please but God.
NOTE: When a person walks faithfully with God in spite of the problems and temptations that surround him, he makes a bold statement about where the focus of his life really is.
The believer who possesses a consistent faith doesn’t try to live to please everyone - he just lives to please God.
His primary concern is the glory of God…and he trusts God to work everything else out!
III) A CONSISTENT FAITH WILL TRIUMPH
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