If social media was around in the days of the old testament, Daniel would definitely have a lot of followers, plenty of likes, and lots of connection requests. The bible says in Daniel was found an excellent spirit. This spirit gave him the ability to understand mathematics, science, and literature. He could also interpret dreams, speak the language of the Babylonians and in all things, Daniel was found to be ten times better than others. What a profile for his social media accounts! Hang on there’s more; even though he was a foreigner, Daniel ‘the exile from Judah’ ruled and reigned in Babylon through the excellent spirit and his many skills. Phew….Daniel is cooking on gas.
When King Nebuchadnezzar asked the master of his eunuchs to select children of Israel whom he can groom, he was after certain qualities, which were found in Daniel. He wanted youths still young enough to be trained, he wanted them to be sharp looking; well-groomed and well dressed, he needed them to have good minds which could process information quickly, he wanted them to display a variety of skills, he required them to show wisdom in using their skills to achieve results and he wanted them to be humble enough to serve others (Daniel 1:4-5).
The King was rather demanding and still wanted more. For instance, he wanted his chosen few to be hungry to learn new concepts, to possess inward strengths and values, to be willing team players, to have good people skills and charisma, to possess knowledge in a variety of areas, to have valuable abilities obvious to others, to enjoy influence with others and to be of excellence and high standards (Daniel 1:5-19). After his selection and the end of his training, none was found like Daniel because God had given him the ability.
The excellent spirit is the supernatural ability from God that makes you to be of exceedingly high quality or to be unusually good. Dare to be a Daniel and stand out from the crowd? Then begin with the prayers below.
Prayers for Young Overcomers
- I receive grace for righteous living, in Jesus name.
- My father in heaven, make your ways known to me early in life, in Jesus name.
- My star, arise and shine, in the order of Daniel in the bible, in Jesus name.
- My destiny, shine forth like the morning star in Jesus name.
