SEPTEMBER 4

Daniel 1:10-15

GOD BLESSED DANIEL AND HIS FRIENDS

Melzar, prince of the eunuchs, did not want Daniel and his friends to go hungry and look sick before the king, or else his life would be in danger. However, despite his persuasion to get them to eat the king’s food and drink, Daniel and his friends stood firm. They had purposed not to eat food that was offered to idols and of unclean animals.

Daniel proposed a test. He and his friends would eat pulse (a kind of bean) and water for ten days. Then Melzar again could examine them if they were any worse off compared to the others who ate the king’s food and drink. Then Melzar could do what he wanted with Daniel and his friends.

God was with Daniel and his three friends because after ten days, they were discovered to be fairer and healthier than all the other children who ate the portion of the king’s meat. God promises us that those who honour Him, He will honour. God blessed Daniel and his friends because they sincerely sought to please Him alone.


Here is a similar test you might meet. Should you eat food offered to idols? Which is the correct response if an adult asks you to eat the food? Tick the correct box.

• "Oh… okay, thank you auntie."
• "Sorry auntie, I’m a Christian and cannot eat food offered to idols."
• "Thanks auntie, I’ll just have a little bit."

Thought: When we honour the Lord, He will also honour us. (1 Samuel 2:30) Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to stand for up for You when put to the test. Help me to always bravely take Your side, no matter what the cost. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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