Pastor Bob DuPar
November 25, 2008

Journal Entry



Scripture

Daniel 1:1-2:23; 1 Peter 3:8-4:6; Psalm 119:65-80; Proverbs 28:14

Observation

Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego were “from the royal family and the nobility – young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace.” Daniel 1:3-4

“What the king asks is too difficult. No one can reveal it to the king except the gods, and they do not live among men.” Daniel 2:11

“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15

“For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do…” 1 Peter 4:3

Application

Jesus is Immanuel, “God with us.” He is the only God, on record, in history, who lives among men. Therefore, it’s not only possible to know Him and have a relationship with Him; it’s also possible to know His will and seek His counsel.

Witnessing simply means to give people a reason for our hope. Do I display this hope?

Prayer

“Lord, help me to live in Your hope. Help others to see that You offer true hope – that You are in fact that hope.”