Daniel 8

Daniel 8

Guzik - Daniel didn't let either spiritual mysteries or physical weakness keep him from doing his duty. This shows us that our interest in prophecy should make us more about our king's business, not less about it. Then I got up again and carried on the king's business - Once again Daniel gives us an example of faithfulness to imitate (cp Heb 6:11, 12-note). And what an example - despite the miraculous nature of the vision, Daniel faithfully went back to the mundane task which God had provided for him on earth. This is all the more remarkable because King Belshazzar was not even aware of Daniel's efforts in his behalf (cp Da 5:10, 11, 12, 13). We are all "faithful" in the spotlight, but what about when we're in the limelight like Daniel? Beloved, as children of the King are we not also to carry on His business, "for we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." (Ephesians 2:10-note) Therefore, my beloved brethren, (my prayer for each of us is to) be (present imperative - See discussion of the Need for the Holy Spirit to obey NT commands) steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. (1Cor 15:58+) Amen F B