Good morning champion.
Daniel 6:1 -5 (NKJV)
It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom; 2and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss. 3Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm. 4So the governors and satraps sought to find some charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault, because he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him. 5Then these men said, “We shall not find any charge against this Daniel unless we find it against him concerning the law of his God.”
· An excellent Spirit was in Him, remember today that an excellent Spirit is now in you, as Paul said to the Corinthians don’t act anymore like a mere man instead remember you are now a God filled temple, you are the temple (dwelling place) of the Holy Spirit God’s most excellent Spirit. (1 Corinthians 3: 2-4 & 16). God does not live in buildings made by men but in the Hearts of His followers, that’s you and me.
· Look at the life of Jesus He lived with and daily released a spirit of excellence, He did all things well. Now that His spirit (the same Spirit) is resident in our lives so should we, as we acknowledge the residency of His Spirit in our lives we should then flow with excellence in what we do.
· One thing that defines when an excellent Spirit is in the house is that the small things are not over looked, people who do not value excellence leave the little things or choose to only do the things they want to. A person of an excellent Spirit sees the whole and always takes care of the little (not seen by man) as well as the large (that which gets applause) make sure today you are ruling over and taking responsibility for those small things in your world, remember it is the little foxes that ruin the vineyard (Song of Solomon 2:15).
- Return the calls and emails you said you would.
- To the best of your ability be on time for appointments not late
- Finish what you start, don’t be known as the one who always leaves first but as the one who finishes well.
There are so many examples but the principle is the same.
· Remember the enemy of excellence is “that’ll do” Like Daniel don’t settle for “that’ll do” in your life or in what you do, I had a guy in church once who wanted the best jobs going, the trouble is I gave him the banners to put up and each and every week I looked at them they were wonky yet He wanted the “important jobs” My problem was I understand the principle of God that says what you do with little you do with much” (Luke 16:10) and I did not want more important tasks (involving people) done with a “that’ll do” or it’s nearly straight attitude. Today be great, be excellent with the things others think are insignificant, the king is watching at you will catch His attention if you do.
· Let’s show the world how excellent our God is by releasing His excellence through the way we choose to live, especially in the bits were no one is watching.
God bless have a great day, live from your excellent Spirit.
Andy
A devotional by Pastor Andy Elmes to inspire you with a godly thought to start your day well. God’s word is indeed the breakfast of champions.
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