Keep Out! This Is A Purposed Area!
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Introduction
Introduction
So much we take on these days, can promote doubt, and weigh down our/your faith at the same time!
In order to warn intruders of possible consequences of trespassing, you must put up a sign, visible enough that they can see, and be aware of the possibilities that would befall them if they were to enter into this place. . .
Too long, we have been bamboozled into believing that because we have troubles in this life, we must be doing something wrong - no not so, especially when you have been awakened to The God in you, Whom teaches you that He will never leave you nor forsake you - He will never allow you to be tempted so much that He has not already gone before you to prepare the way out, and the way in!
Yes, that is right, there are circumstances we must remain in, so that God’s Plan will manifest and He get the Glory out of all of it! I know, it may not seem fair, but when you allow His Glory to be given, you will find favor in the midst of the captivity!
Yes, we start here in this particular story, or four favored, good looking, knowledgeable, and anointed young men!
Jeremiah had already told them what would befall them, and God had instructed them to not concern themselves with the circumstances, instead, Jeremiah 29:5 “5 Build houses and dwell in them; plant gardens and eat their fruit.” Jeremiah 29:7 “7 And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the Lord for it; for in its peace you will have peace.”
Before you allow your mind to become perplexed with doubt, you need to put up a sign that says; Keep Out! This Is A Purposed Area!
Doubt = THE WORD MEANS...To be perplexed; to doubt; to be extremely confused; to wonder about; to be puzzled. Be In Doubt = Nonplussed (Unsure about what to say or think) Be Of Doubt = To raise in mid-air, suspend, fluctuate or be anxious - To be perplexed = (Chaldee); corresponding to <H7660> (shabats); to intangle, i.e. perplex :- be astonished.
Sanctify Your Mind
Sanctify Your Mind
Sanctify means to “set apart” - Daniel 1:8 “8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
Daniel obviously was not concerned with the captivity, because he knew that God is with him
How so? Well remember when Jeremiah sent letters to the people, encouraging them to prepare for this time, and while you are in it, God will be with you and this time is all in God’s Plan, so don’t worry, He will revisit you and return you!
Daniel, obviously remembered The Word of God, and was not all that concerned with the current circumstances.
His name means “My Judge is God” - Therefore, regardless of what may be handed down by man, God has the final say!
Therefore, because I know Who I am, I will keep my mind set apart from believing anything else outside of what God told me!
I believe God has purposed this moment in time, therefore, I will set aside all those things that desire to trouble my Spirit, my Mind and my Heart - For God I live, For God I Die, Blessed be His name!
The king Nebuchadnezzar attempted to demote them by changing their names - seemingly taking away from them who they are
But notice, it did not phase them at all, they did not even argue about trying to keep their name, why is that?
I believe that because they knew who they are and a name is just a name - They are not concerned with titles!
You have to beware of those who are so hung up on their title, and feel as if they are entitled. . .
Also, I believe these young men realized what Paul instructed us not to do in Romans 12:1-2 “1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
When you purpose to do His Will - God is obligated to favor you in the midst of what seems to be adversity
Daniel 1:9 “9 Now God had brought Daniel into the favor and goodwill of the chief of the eunuchs.”
Because they sanctified themselves to God, they literally entered into a place as to where the supernatural Keep Out sign warned doubt, that this is a Purposed Driven Area and doubt will be destroyed upon entering this area!
This is why it is important that you are surrounded by those individuals that do not bring into question your faith, but understands your purpose and knows that you are genuine in your faith!
You are going to need those with you when you are facing what seems to be a demise and destruction!
The Bible says in Daniel 2 how the king had a dream, and he could not remember the dream, and he call the astrologers, magicians, sorcerers and Chaldeans, to show him the dream
They were not anointed with the power of God has the 4 Hebrew Boys were - so they had to have the dream told to them, in order to render a predetermined explanation, which the king realized: Daniel 2:8-9 “8 The king answered and said, “I know for certain that you would gain time, because you see that my decision is firm: 9 if you do not make known the dream to me, there is only one decree for you! For you have agreed to speak lying and corrupt words before me till the time has changed. Therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that you can give me its interpretation.””
The truth not only makes me free, but the Truth Exposes as well!
You cannot have individuals connected to you that do not believe and doubt The Power of God!
The king was angry because these particular group of individuals could not tell him the dream - they were also clueless to the Favor that God had bestowed upon The Four Hebrew Boys!
The king enforced the decree that they be destroyed - Notice now, Daniel was still calm, cool and collected, for he said; Daniel 2:15 “15 he answered and said to Arioch the king’s captain, “Why is the decree from the king so urgent?” Then Arioch made the decision known to Daniel.”
So Daniel says to the king, hold up, give me a moment and I will come back with the interpretation
So Daniel went into his house and let his friends know of what is about to transpire, more so of what is needed in this hour; Daniel 2:17-18 “17 Then Daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions, 18 that they might seek mercies from the God of heaven concerning this secret, so that Daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.”
Again I say, you cannot have doubters around you, you got to have those who are ready to go in with you - I don’t even need to know - I just know that God is with him and because he said it, I know God is with us!
And when they went in, the Bible says that the secret was revealed!
When you worship God in secret, He will reward you openly!
I love how Daniel delivered the dream to the king - he first gave all Glory To God!
God will use you to be the revealer, but by His Power and His Might are you able to reveal!
I Will Trust God
I Will Trust God
You know the rest of this story - Daniel was favored because he interpreted the dream, but notice, he did not leave his brethren behind - You see, when you trust the one with the vision, you won’t be left behind!
The king made Daniel a great man - and gave him many great gifts and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon
Right in the midst of what is intended to render you hopeless, and bring in doubt, God has caused you to be raised up!
You see, we rush to get to the fiery furnace, but miss what it takes to have that type of faith to say; Daniel 3:17 “17 If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king.”
When you post the mindset; “Keep Out! This Is A Purposed Area!” no room for doubt because My God has already worked it out!
For He has gone before me and made the way - He is The Way! Therefore, the case that you want to bring up against me devil, it won’t be in your favor - God has already vindicated me when Jesus The Christ Got Up! The great Paraclete! There are two! Christ Jesus and The Holy Spirit!
Christ Jesus was in the Fiery furnace, but Jesus The Christ left us The Helper, Whom will Keep Out The Doubt, if you let Him: John 16:7 “7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.” John 14:16 “16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—” John 14:26 “26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.”