Daniel 1:8
“But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king's choice food or with the wine which he drank; so he sought permission from the commander of the officials that he might not defile himself.”
Daniel made up his mind that he would not eat from the king’s food because it was, most likely, from sacrifices. It was an unclean food. Daniel did not want to “defile” himself by partaking of it. We can apply this to our lives in which we should not do anything which could cause spiritual harm to ourselves; such as exposing ourselves to worldly values and thoughts.
Daniel 2:20
“Daniel said, ‘Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.’”
Daniel gives a great example of how we should praise God in our prayers. He shows us that everything is under God’s control and He needs this recognition. This can be applied to our lives in the fact that we too should praise God and that the world remains in His control. This can be seen in the weather alone.
Daniel 2:44
"In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which will never be destroyed, and that kingdom will not be left for another people; it will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, but it will itself endure forever.”
In this verse we see the physical Kingdom of God, “that kingdom will not be left.” This describes the kingdom as the people here on earth. God maintains the physical (earthly) kingdom, the spiritual kingdom, and the Heavenly (eternal) kingdoms. Applying this verse allows us to observe a part of God on a daily basis. We can physically see Gods glory here on earth.
Daniel 3:11
"But whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire.”
Not falling down to worship false gods was and still can be a challenge for many. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego displayed courage, loyalty, and faith in the one true God. God delivered Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego from the fiery furnace to show that those who trust in him and worship only him will be delivered from the fire.
Daniel 4:31
"While the word was in the king's mouth, a voice came from heaven, saying, 'King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is declared: sovereignty has been removed from you”
In this passage we see Gods power by him speaking to Nebuchadnezzar and that he removed him from his power. We see here that God constantly has full power to do as He pleases. He can place you in control of part of His physical kingdom, but not obeying Him he can take away.
Daniel 5:5-6
“Suddenly the fingers of a man's hand emerged and began writing opposite the lampstand on the plaster of the wall of the king's palace, and the king saw the back of the hand that did the writing. Then the king's face grew pale and his thoughts alarmed him, and his hip joints went slack and his knees began knocking together.”
The “hand writing on the wall” is a great example of how we should fear God. God expects us to respect His “vessels.” We are His vessels and the way we treat ourselves should reflect Gods image. Disrespecting ourselves, disrespects God.
Daniel 5:17
“Then Daniel answered and said before the king, "Keep your gifts for yourself or give your rewards to someone else; however, I will read the inscription to the king and make the interpretation known to him.”
Here we see some of Daniels humility. Daniel does not want to do right just to receive the kings gifts. He wanted to do right because is continues to reveal the good of God. Daniel was able to humble himself in the sight of the king, just as we should humble ourselves daily for God.
Daniel 6:10
“Now when Daniel knew that the document was signed, he entered his house (now in his roof chamber he had windows open toward Jerusalem); and he continued kneeling on his knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks before his God, as he had been doing previously.”
Daniel remained faithful to God. He continued to pray to God even when he knew that the king signed a decree making it wrong. Daniel maintained his faith in God and continued worshipping Him despite the consequences.
Daniel 6:20
“When he had come near the den to Daniel, he cried out with a troubled voice. The king spoke and said to Daniel, "Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you constantly serve, been able to deliver you from the lions?"
Here we see king Darius was trouble by Daniel being placed in the lion’s den. However, we see that Daniel remained loyal to the king and should him his just respect.
Daniel 6:22
"My God sent His angel and shut the lions' mouths and they have not harmed me, inasmuch as I was found innocent before Him; and also toward you, O king, I have committed no crime."
Daniel was protected by God. God sent an angel so that the lions would not destroy him. This shows that God will always protect those who remain faithful to Him.
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