Ingredients For Victory (from the character of Daniel)

I. Introduction
-Psalm 34
-God-consciousness v. 1
-proclaiming the Good News v. 2
-worshipping God with others v. 3
-prayer v. 6
-fear God v. 9
-watch our tongue v. 13
-depart from evil, do good, seek and pursue peace v. 14
-trust in God v. 22

DANIEL

We tend to say "it's the little, insignificant things in Daniel's life. But they are not little. That is what Satan wants us to think. These things add up. They are builking blocks for life.
-Our daily walk is SO important to victory.
-We cannot be ready for battle on short notice.
--Daniel 1:8
-Daniel purposed in his heart
-Daniel honoured those in charge
--"he requested of the prince of the eunuchs" v. 8
-Daniel practiced obedience to God v. 8
--let God work out the details
-"God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs."
v. 9
-"among them all was found none like Daniel" and his 3 friends v. 18, 19

"Our right priorities and God's will will never conflict."

-Prayer vv. 2:17-18
-Praise v. 2:18
-Openness with God
We must not try to hide anything from God because we cannot. God knows all things.
-Credit to God
--acknowledge God v. 28
--keeping ourselves out of the picture. v. 29
--humble attitude vv. 30, 45
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego also gave credit to God in Chapter 3.
--Steadfastness v. 3:18
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego were willing to sacrifice their own bodies for God. What are we willing to give up for God?
Chapter 4
--Humility
--Even when Nebuchadnezzar bragged on and flattered Daniel, we have no account of Daniel becoming proud.
Chapter 6
Daniel was faultless, according to his peers and critics, because he was tuned into God intimately. v. 4
-fearlessness of others
Daniel maintained his public relationship with God. v. 10
V. 16 The king could say this because he know Daniel's life and that Danied was true to God.

God will do His part. It is our responsibility to do our part.
--I Corinthians 15:57, 58--