Your life is a sign from God to those who do not yet believe.

Daniel, along with three other Jewish young men, was taken captive by the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar. During his time as a captive, Daniel was given food rations by King Nebuchadnezzar. There was an issue there. The food that was presented to Daniel was forbidden. For Daniel, to eat the food of the king was to dishonor God. So Daniel declined.

But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods. (Daniel 1:8, NLT)

Daniel eventually convinced the Babylonians to honor his request. Here’s what he told them:

12 “Please test us for ten days on a diet of vegetables and water,” Daniel said. 13 “At the end of the ten days, see how we look compared to the other young men who are eating the king’s food. Then make your decision in light of what you see.” (Daniel 1:12-13, NLT)

Note the boldness of Daniel and then ask yourself this pressing question: “Could I say the same?”

Could you tell people to examine your life to prove that God’s ways are better? Does the way you live testify of God’s higher standard? Does the way you behave attract others to the path of truth?

As someone who has been forgiven of sin, as someone who has had their nature transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit, you are a miracle. Your faith is proof of God’s existence.

Indeed, your life is a sign from God to those who do not yet believe.

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