![]() ![]() They believed their God could deliver them from the fiery furnace, but were still willing to lose everything their status, affluence, positions, power, prestige, and even their lives, before they would compromise by worshiping a false god, or self-serving agenda. When the king ordered every subject of the kingdom to bow down and worship an idol erected out of Nebuchadnezzar’s narcissistic arrogance, Daniel and his three friends counted the cost. Daniel was willing to lose it all rather than compromise ( Daniel 3). He didn’t forget his friends he remembered those who had helped him. Daniel understood that at every level of success in life, someone helped you get there. ![]() He requested to the king that they be appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon. But Daniel didn’t forget his friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. After Daniel interpreted the King’s dream, he paid homage to Daniel, offering him high honors and many great gifts. Daniel had his friends’ back, and therefore could be trusted ( Daniel 2:49). Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven…” He went on to praise God with a declaration of thanksgiving… “To you, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, for you have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of you, for you have made known to us the king’s matter.” Daniel knew where his wisdom came from and he gave glory and honor where it was due. “Then the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision of the night. Daniel celebrated wins and praised God for answers when they came ( Daniel 2:19-23). Prayer was his lifeline literally… it saved his life on numerous occasions and positioned him for greater influence as a leader.ģ. Daniel was a man of constant communion with God. But Daniel and his inner circle of trusted companions took the matter to prayer “to seek mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery.” God answered them with the necessary wisdom and discernment. After the King had a dream that none of the wise men of the kingdom could interpret, a decree was made for all of them to be put to death, including Daniel. Daniel knew where to go for answers ( Daniel 2:12-18). Cultural awareness and engagement is important, but conformity erodes a leader’s influence.Ģ. Daniel was comfortable in his own skin, and he stood out despite a scrupulous effort to indoctrinate him in the culture and customs of Babylon. Daniel didn’t eat it just because it was put before him. Without hesitation, he requested that he and his friends be given a different diet than what was on the Babylonian menu. He didn’t just conform to the culture he found himself captive in. Daniel wasn’t afraid to be different ( Daniel 1). Here are some highlights I’ve been noting of his excellence in leadership:ġ. The Bible says that Daniel had an “excellent” spirit within him. I’ve been reading through the Book of Daniel in my morning devotions and have been jotting down some principles on Daniel’s leadership. ![]()
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