Week 35. Dare to be a Daniel!

We finished the book of Daniel in just a few days.  I found it to be a refreshing break from all the messages of impending doom that we have been reading from the books of prophecy.  The tales of Daniel’s life reminded me of the stories I learned in Sunday School when I was a little girl.  Do you remember the song "Dare to be a Daniel ?"

We can read the book of Daniel several ways:  as history or prophecy, but another way to read Daniel is as a book full of examples of Spiritual Disciplines.  Daniel lived a life of integrity and dedication to God in a culture that did not make it easy.  And he found strength in quiet obedience.  No matter the outcomes, he maintained his confidence in God. 

I was reminded that it is important to maintain my faith in God during the events of my own life.  No matter what happens, I can keep my confidence in God. 

The Rose Book had a couple good charts that explain the dream of King Nebuchadnezzar:

We will be finished with the Old Testament by the end of September.  Can you believe that we will read the entire New Testament in 3 months: October, November, and December?  

HERE'S A CHALLENGE TO YOU:  It is a good time to invite somebody to begin reading with you.  I am planning to invite all my family to read the New Testament with me.  Think of somebody you can invite.  

Thanks for reading the Old Testament with me this year. Please send me an email so I know if you are still reading.  I would love to hear from you.  You can email me directly at: PinPeddlers@gmail.com.

Keep reading, till next week….Audrey Brendel