It’s easy to want to blame God for everything bad that happens in our lives.
And then take personal credit for anything good that happens.
Daniel’s story could have easily been one where he felt bitterness toward God for allowing him to be taken out of his homeland and forced into serving a foreign king.
How unfair, right?!
Daniel could have turned away from the Lord, angry his life wasn’t filled with blessings.
And then Daniel could have taken personal credit for everything good that happened afterward.
I mean, he stood out as super bright.
He could interpret dreams and even survived a lion’s den.
Daniel could have thought that he was doing well for himself!
But where did Daniel point people’s attention during his rise to power?
“Daniel answered and said, blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his.” (Daniel 2:20)
Daniel’s example of handling both the bad and good times of our lives is essential.
Bad times?
Humble servants of God understand that bad things happen and turn to God for comfort during those difficult moments.
Good times?
When the blessings start to pour in, they give all the credit to their Creator.
“We show our love for God by acknowledging Him as the source of every good thing in our lives.” – Steven C. Barlow
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
