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. Now GOD had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs. (Daniel 1:8-9) I am now starting a series from Daniel, and we see here that Daniel refused the meat from the king (since it had been offered to idols) nor would he defile himself with wine. GOD blessed Daniel for his obedience, and for taking a proper stand in the face of opposition and persecution. When we take a biblical stand, and maintain our testimony and integrity during adversity and opposition; GOD who directs the events and outcomes, and is not caught by surprise by anything that comes our way, will bring favor. Now that doesn't mean we will necessarily have an increase in our paycheck, or our cars, or other possessions; nor does it mean that we will even escape the 'destruction' that our enemies have planned for us. Our reward, if not in this life, will definitely be in the next. But we must be faithful and obedient anyway.
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