Daniel’s Commitment: A Leader’s Influence
Daniel, one of my favorite Bible characters, was a man who had committed. He chose in advance what he would do in different situations and was consistent. When asked to eat of food from King Nebuchadnezzar’s table which was served to the Babylonian’s idols, he refused and stayed committed. Eventually, he influenced his peers and the authority above him.
When he was called upon the first time to interpret the king’s dream, he humbled himself and gave God the credit. The second time, he didn’t back down on interpreting the king’s dream even if it meant that he migh lose his life because of his confrontation of the puffed up king. Because of this, he was able to influence the king.
When he and his peers were commanded to bow before another god, they refused and were willing to suffer even death to obey God. This led to Daniel influencing the king and the whole nation.
Let us stay committed – choose in advance what you would in different situations, using God’s word as your guide and who knows how God can can use you to influence those around you for Him.
