"An Excellent Spirit" 6-27-08

Good morning, Lord Jesus. I dedicate and consecrate my life and this day to You. ... "There is a man in your kingdom who is endowed with a spirit of the holy gods. In the days of your father, he was found to have enlightenment, understanding, and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzer made him chief of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and diviners, because an excellent spirit, knowledge, and understanding to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve problems were in this Daniel ..." (Daniel 5:11-12). In the face of crumbling economies, environment catastrophes, moral decay, and global terror, the world is looking for answers to explain these riddles and solve these problems. They are looking for the wisdom of the gods they worship out of dependence, fear, or ignorance. But there is only one God who has wisdom for these days. There is only one Spirit of the holy God who gives true enlightenment, understanding, and wisdom to those who seek Him in worship, humble themselves before Him in prayer, and embrace Him in faith. There are no other gods but You. And in You alone, we receive "a spirit of wisdom and revelation as (we) come to know (You)" (Ephesians 1:17). Daniel came to know You. "Soon Daniel distinguished himself above all ... because an excellent spirit was in him" (Daniel 6:3). As we grow in the intimacy of knowing You, Your excellent Spirit will fill us with the wisdom and revelation our world needs. As we distinguished ourselves with the wisdom only You can provide, the world will see You in us -- "Christ in (us), the hope of glory" (Colossians 1:27). And we will be placed in positions of influence and authority for the transformation of this world. Though the darkness will grow darker, the light of Your glory shining through Your people will grow brighter (Isaiah 60:1-2). "Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn" (v. 60:3). In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays Friends, our family is getting away together to a state park for the next few days, so I'll probably have limited access to the internet, but please keep us in your prayers for some rest and fun together. God bless you! Subscribe free by email to Messiah Ministries -- MessiahMin@aol.com -- "Preparing the Way of the Lord ... Ministering the Healing Love of God" www.messiah-ministries.org 2800 Tates Creek Rd; Lexington, KY 40502 Order our Resources On-Line: www.shop.messiah-ministries.org