The Spirit Of Excellence

Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm. Daniel 6:3.

                        Daniel had a spirit of excellence within him. He excelled more than any one as an excellent spirit was in him. God gifted him with wisdom, knowledge, understanding and skills in all literature. God also gave him the special ability to interpret the meaning of dreams and visions. In as much as an excellent spirit, knowledge, understanding, interpreting dreams, solving riddles and explaining enigmas were found in this Daniel whom the king named Belteshazzar, now let Daniel be called, and he will give the interpretation – Daniel 5:12.

                            Daniel walked in holiness. He purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the King’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank – Daniel 1:8.  God was more important for Daniel than the king. Also, Daniel was a man of prayer and thanksgiving. He knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before God – Daniel 6:10. Daniel valued the relationship with God more than anything.

                           As Daniel had an excellent spirit, he succeeded in all that he did. We need the spirit of excellence to excel in all the areas of our life as we are representing God’s kingdom on earth. Let us walk in holiness and lead a consistent prayer life. Receive the spirit of excellence from God and guard it to shine for His glory.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Help us to lead a holy life and give us a consistent prayer life. Fill us with the spirit of excellence to excel in everything.  In Jesus name we pray. Amen.