2024-09-22 - Crisis TO Calamity 4 - Daniel 2:20-XX (4)
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From Crisis to Clarity
From Crisis to Clarity
Intro: video of worship isn’t Rocket Science.
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Definition:
Crisis
A time of intense difficulty, trouble or danger.
Review:
1. Daniel recognized the Crisis
2. Daniel Sought Wisdom & Guidance From The Lord
How do we expect God to hear you if you don’t talk to Him? How do you expect Him to answer your prayers if you don’t pray to Him? - JR Smith.
3. Daniel Received & Respond to God’s Revelation
Folks, some things are meant to be done alone, some prayers are ment to be prayed alone, but not everything is meant to be done alone and many prayers are not meant to be prayed alone.
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Daniels Blessing:
When Daniel received an answer, did he run out in order to save the lives of those in jeopardy? No, he stopped and blessed the God of heaven
Listen for God’s Answer: Be open to how God reveals the next steps, whether through prayer, scripture, or wise counsel.
Act on the Revelation with Faith: Follow through with what God reveals, even if it requires courage or change, just as Daniel interpreted the dream to the king.
4. Daniel Expressed Gratitude and Gave Thanks
20 Daniel answered and said: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, For wisdom and might are His.
21 And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise And knowledge to those who have understanding.
22 He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, And light dwells with Him.
23 “I thank You and praise You, O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and might, And have now made known to me what we asked of You, For You have made known to us the king’s demand.”
Remember to stop and give thanks to God for his answered prayers
Thank God for His Guidance: Like Daniel, who praised God after receiving the vision, express gratitude for His direction and intervention.
Share the Testimony: Use the experience to strengthen your faith and encourage others by sharing how God helped you navigate the crisis.
1. Daniel recognized the Crisis
2. Daniel Sought Wisdom & Guidance From The Lord
3. Daniel Received & Respond to God’s Revelation
4. Daniel Expressed Gratitude and Gave Thanks
Challenge: Perhaps you may be currently facing a challenge, or one might come unexpectedly this week. Take it to Jesus and share it with a trusted Christian friend or the church so we can pray with you. Be BOLD in seeking God’s guidance, and be BOLD in following His direction as you address the challenge, trusting that He will guide you through it. And remember to give thanks to God throughout the process, keeping a heart of gratitude for all His help.
Saved: If you know Jesus as your Savior and someone approaches you for help, be BOLD. Pray with them and for them, and ask God how He wants you to assist them.
Unsaved: If you don’t know Jesus as your Savior and have never trusted in Him, know that His help is only guaranteed if you have a relationship with Him. There are many benefits to being His child—benefits that you won’t experience or be guaranteed if you don’t know Him as your Savior. Acts 16:31 “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”
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