Warriors Arise: February 23, 2021
Galatians 6:7-8 (NKJV) Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.
Everything written about Belshazzar portrays a man who would sow to his flesh. All he had to do was ask and it would be done for him. He had no value for people nor God. He would sow to his flesh and he repeated contempt toward God and corruption of his character. At the feast he defiled the vessels from God's temple. He gave them to his wives, concubines and lords to drink from. He led them in worshipping the gods of gold and silver, bronze and iron, wood and stone. Worthless praise to items made by the creator of our universe, the only God. Instead of worshipping God Belshazzar wasted his praise and adoration on things. He praise gods that had no power, no authority, and no way to provide for him or protect him. He lavished himself with careless living and senseless leadership. If you weren't going to honor the words Daniel spoke at least prepare for the war you is going to happen. The war to protect your kingdom when the Medes and the Persians come to divide your country. Belshazzar would not bow his knee and plead for his life nor his countrymen when he heard the interpretation of the writing on the wall. He sowed to the flesh and reaped corruption.
Daniel, who prayed to God three times a day, displayed a man who sowed to the Spirit. He had no desire for wealth or position. His only purpose in life was to serve God faithfully and pray for the freedom of God's people. He remembered the word of the Lord and looked for the day they could return to Jerusalem. His prayers were for nothing to delay God's word.
Daniel understood the discipline of God. The reason he lost his parents was due to the judgement of God. God's people had rejected following Him. They embraced false gods and served themselves. Daniel had seen this from his own countrymen. He had seen people like Belshazzar who didn't value God, didn't listen to what He said, and wouldn't worship Him only. God sent the Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar to take His people into captivity for 70 years. Talk about a long time out!
Daniel knew the promise of God to bring them back in 70 years. He feared God more than man. This is why when he stood before the king he shared without batting an eye. He wasn't just standing before Belshazzar, he was standing as the mouthpiece of God, speaking on His behalf. Daniel is not intimidated by Belshazzar because he is driven by his desire to honor God with everything he does.
A person's life reflects where they have sown, to their flesh or the Spirit.
Father, I ask for You to reveal any area of my life where I have sown to my flesh. I want to come before You and rid my life of the areas I have embraced the desires of my flesh. I would like your consuming fire to come and purify my life. I position myself before You. I want to walk in Your ways. I ask for my ears to be open so I hear what You are saying. I pray for wisdom to lead me and Your loving kindness to fulfill my actions and my words. I want to know Your truth and speak even if I know in my heart they will not listen. I pray for the opportunity to share of your love and Your power. You give each one of us the power to choose to be led by the Spirit and not our flesh. I ask for You to give me courage to stand before others and profess Your righteousness and courage to do the right thing. I worship You and You alone in Jesus' name amen.
A Warrior in the Lord’s Army,
Veridee Joy Hand
My hope is for Believers in Jesus Christ to join together each day to pray, to push back the enemy as we release God’s power here on earth against the coronavirus, riots, and lies. The prayers will be listed each day as Warriors Arise. I will put a date with it so we can keep them straight. If you have any questions please feel free to make a comment or private message me. If you would like this to come to your email directly please go to verideehand.com and subscribe.
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