“Learning: Route To Greatness – Part 2”
Tuesday, May 14, 2024Key Verse
“And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm” (Daniel 1:20).
Text — Daniel 1:17-21
Message
Daniel and his team (the three Hebrew youth), at school in Babylon, pursued academic excellence without compromise. They recognized God as the repository of wisdom, knowledge and understanding, and purposed not to be defiled through idolatrous banquets. Christian students must be models and shine as light in the world. They must prove the genuineness of their experiences with God by standing against ungodly and evil practices prevalent in schools these days. God fulfilled His precious promises to Daniel and his friends. By their stand, they honoured God, and He blessed them. The psalmist says, “I have more understanding than all my teachers; for thy testimonies are my meditation; I understand more than the ancients because I keep thy precepts” (Psalm 119:99-100).
No wonder these young men were ten times incomparably better than their colleagues. They were undoubtedly great. God can do the same for you. Beyond being disciplined and committed to your studies, you need true fellowship with God through the new birth experience. This is what guarantees true greatness.
Quote
Shine as light in the world
Challenge
The new birth experience guarantees true greatness.
Prayer for today
Lord, help me to learn and become great, in Jesus’ name.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
