Friday, October 5, 2012

Dare to be a Daniel

I love the song Dare to be a Daniel! The words and music were both written by Philip Bliss. It calls for people who will take God's commands seriously. "Standing by a purpose true, Heeding God's command, Honor them the faithful few! All hail to Daniel's Band!" They may start off as solitary figures. Others may join them, or they may die as martyrs. The results? God is pleased and glorified. They are a testimony of light amid great darkness.

I think of men like John Huss, Martin Luther, and John Wycliffe. These men heard God calling, and they stepped out boldly and in faith. They were mightily used of God. God tells us to honor men like this. There are many battles today, and the hosts of Satan seem to be gaining ground all around us. I pray that Daniels will step forward into the gaps. I pray that others will join them. May all believers cheer on the Daniels of the world.

"Hold the Gospel banner high! On to victory grand! Satan and his host defy, and shout for Daniel's Band! Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alone, Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known!

Daniel may even have been made a eunuch. Weak and alone, he stood up to all the might of Babylon, the greatest of earthly kingdoms, the head of gold. A few friends joined him. They would not bow to idols. They would be true to God, even if it cost them their lives. I applaud their example!

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