verses read: Daniel 1:1-7, Proverbs 10:25
prayer: 10 minutes
Began to read another book; the book of Daniel. The book of Daniel is most similar to the book of Revelations; it contains a narrative which lasts for 6 chapters and then the apocalyptic prophecies begin. So, the book is really important and it's more than just the fiery furnace or the lion's den.
In this first passage, Judah falls to the Babylonians. (In modern day context, Judah is Israel and Babylon is Iraq... so as you can see, nothing much has really changed.) And King Nebuchadnezzar orders men of royal blood or nobility to be carried off to his kingdom to serve him. These are the first exiles. Among them is Daniel and his 3 friends Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. The passage ends with them being given new names. Very sad names actually; their new names are phrases which actually sing praises to foreign gods.
Yesterday was a day of mixed feelings. Temptation comes at any time, and many times, you give in. Laid not one but two bricks yesterday; and that barrier is starting to rise up. Well, will not worry about tomorrow, for today has enough trouble on it's own. And after all, God is in control, who am I to interfere with His plans and ideas? Have to stop trying to do things on my own power and rely on Him for guidance and control. Especially when temptations come. Today, I'm going to school to continue with my graph theory revision; the environment there much better suited for serious mugging.
When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever. - Proverbs 10:25
Strange how for each of the past few days, the proverbs that I post speaks of a mistake which I made the day before. It is as though I should have read them a day in advance. But I guess, with each mistake; God uses these proverbs to teach me a lesson; something for me to learn. The amazing thing is that these proverbs are actually posted in order! This one is really not my hand, but God's.
