Article No. 1042
The Purpose Of Intentionality
“But Daniel PURPOSED IN HIS HEART that he would Not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, Nor with the wine which he drank: Therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs That he might not defile himself. ”
Daniel 1:8
What is INTENTION?
Intention is the key to achieve a goal by strictly following
a plan with purpose, constantly looking at the objective,
and continually aiming at it with the expressed desire
to be faithful to achieve it.
Staying on track to do this requires a dogged determination
to push aside pressures and distractions
that may prevent you from success.
Today’s Bible verse is about Daniel,
a young Jewish boy who was taken into captivity when
the Babylonians conquered the ancient Kingdom of Judah and
brought their captives back to Babylon as slaves.
Once there they were forced to change their names,
customs and language and were required to worship the king and
practice the Babylonian’s religion.
To not do so was subject to death,
but Daniel refused to worship a false god and
with faithful intent boldly
prayed out his window each day facing Jerusalem to
the God of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob.
You see, Daniel knew what his priorities were and despite the consequences
“Purposed in His Heart” to be faithful to God.
For even non-Bible readers, all are familiar with the account of him being
“Thrown Into The Lion’s Den”
but because of his faithfulness and focused intent to do what he knew was right,
he triumphantly came through.
Friend, while intentionality about things in our day-to-day life is good,
it is even more important to be intentional about having an
Intentional Relationship To God. Nothing in this life is guaranteed
so when opposition and obstacles come and you are 'Thrown
into a Lion’s Den' because of your faithfulness and intentionality
you too - intentional with God by your side - will also emerge unharmed.
What are your Priorities?
Are your Intentional about them Today?
God Bless Your Day
Jesus Loves You
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