Should we be hanging out with all sorts of people and not worry about what people think and say? This story in Daniel says yes - be salt and light. Association does not mean agreement, it means you are there to show them light. The only rule is if you cannot handle a person and situation because you might go back into sin then don’t. See how Daniel's presence over time humbled a King.
Free though locked in chains, wise in the age of folly, unflinching in the face of a lion, influencer of kings and kingdoms, steadfast through fiery trials, empowered by the spirit of God. Daniel - Thriving in Exile.
Salt, Light and The Great Humbling
Daniel 4:19-37
November 18, 2018 • Jon Thompson
Us, Daniel, and the Lions’ Den
December 2, 2018 • Jon Thompson
In the lions’ den, Daniel shows us the power of prayer and necessity of Spiritual disciplines, He prayed knowing God is in control, God is with him, God can change the situation or help him though it. Daniel is a model for us as we encounter the lions’ den in all aspects of our lives. Free though locked in chains, wise in the age of folly, unflinching in the face of a lion, influencer of kings and kingdoms, steadfast through fiery trials, empowered by the spirit of God. Daniel - Thriving in Exile.
The Writing on the Wall
November 25, 2018 • Jon Thompson
We are truly living between two kings and the church is Daniel. Our families, friends, neighbours, our nation has not fully yet decided which we they will go, but we are to be Daniel to Nebuchadnezzar and Belsharazzar. We are not at the time of final judgement, the writing is not not yet on the wall, we do not yet know if the days are numbered. And so we personally and we as a church get to be Daniel to all our neighbours, friends, family, neighbourhoods, to Durham, to the GTA and Canada. Free though locked in chains, wise in the age of folly, unflinching in the face of a lion, influencer of kings and kingdoms, steadfast through fiery trials, empowered by the spirit of God. Daniel - Thriving in Exile.
When Enemy Becomes Neighbour
November 11, 2018 • Jon Thompson
Our culture loves hear when the other sides loses, we love when famous people mess up, we love the suffering, misfortune of others and the online world is full bragging, gloating, lying and killing. But Daniel shows us that he cares for his chief enemy, he loves God and loves his neighbour. Free though locked in chains, wise in the age of folly, unflinching in the face of a lion, influencer of kings and kingdoms, steadfast through fiery trials, empowered by the spirit of God. Daniel - Thriving in Exile.