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Daniel 6:3 - Spirit Dominated.

Daniel 6:3 (ESV) Then this Daniel became 
distinguished above all the other high officials and 
satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him. And 
the king planned to set him over the whole 
kingdom. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Daniels spiritual life wasnt merely 
an afterthought. It wasnt something that he 
found time for in his busy schedule. His life 
revolved around it. 
   As Daniel 6 opens, Babylon has fallen. 
Darius is now in charge of the Persian kingdom. And 
immediately, Daniel appears on the new kings radar. 
   Why was that? Daniel had integrity and 
honesty. He stood out from other people. And at 
around eighty years old, he was a seasoned saint. 
   King Darius wanted to elevate Daniel 
above his other advisors, making him the most 
powerful man in the kingdom, next to the king 
himself. The king chose him for such a position as a 
result of his hard work, excellence, and 
integrity. 
   We need Christians like Daniel in our 
government and schools. We need them in medicine, 
music, and sports. The list goes on and on. We need 
believers to let their lights shine everywhere. 
   And like Daniel, Christians should always 
do their best work. They should be the best at 
whatever they do. 
   In effect, Daniel had a ministry in 
politics. He influenced world leaders and didnt 
compromise the truth. The Bible tells us that he 
distinguished himself above the other governors and 
satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him 
(Daniel 6:3 NKJV). 
   Excellent spirit also translates 
spirit dominated. Youre never more 
clearheaded than when the Holy Spirit is directing you. 
   Although Daniel lived at the epicenter of 
rampant idolatry and incredible cruelty, he remained 
a righteous man. In the midst of widespread 
sexual immorality, Daniel flourished spiritually. 
   That is because Daniel made time for what 
mattered: his relationship with God. [Greg Laurie from 
Harvest Ministries; https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC


http://www.abible.com/devotions/2018/20180823-1030.html 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190831-1326.html 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2014/20141103-1706.html 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190819-0859.html 

LINK FOR EXCELLENT SERMON ON THE HOLY SPIRIT 
(starts 44 minutes into the program) 


https://livestream.com/accounts/14425139/events/8861660/videos/197974652 

EXCELLENT VIDEO SERIES ON 28 REVELATIONS OF 
JESUS 

1st of 28: Divine Dining: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_7j1QIKqmY 
2nd of 28: Pictures of the Divine: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lNI-OQ7-eQ 
3rd of 28: A Dirty Bible: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMkPvBuuFd4 
4th of 28: Cared For: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztXyJVdcCds 
5th of 28: Saved: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX45kGRe1HI 
6th of 28: You Can Change: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd0gkvK18fo 
7th of 28: Reprogramming Our Brains: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov36f_RapXc 
8th of 28: Our Holy Father: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XabXLEXsxbY 
9th of 28: Gifts of Service: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtuGZviodkA 
Live ongoing series in progress.

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs FGGibbs@abible.com