11/08/2026
11th August 2026
THEME: DANIEL-The Portrait Of An Excellent Believer
TOPIC: The Prophet
TEXT: Dan 7 - 12
Introduction
Daniel was introduced to us as a young man selected to be trained for government service. We then saw him graduate in excellent colours and serve several governments with distinction. We saw his excellent character, competence is solving mysteries and great resolve in maintaining integrity and enduring severe trials. In the closing chapters of the book, we begin to see Daniel operate as a Prophet. Hitherto, he interpreted dreams, now he was having heavenly visions and their interpretations. This is a picture of a man who effectively combines secular and spiritual services seamlessly.
There is so much to learn from Daniel in this regard.
1. In the reign of Belshazzar Dan 7:1; Dan 8:1; reminds us of this season when he seemed to have been restricted to the background. When men set you aside, set yourself apart for God.
2. The Prophetic is groomed in seasons of solitude and prayerful meditations. Dan 9:1-3; Dan 10:1-3;
3. When you have a dream or vision, press on in prayer for understanding. Dan 7:15-19; Dan 8:15-16; Dan 10:12; eg 1Cor 14:13;
4. It takes intense prayer with fasting to turn a promise to performance. Jer 29:10; Dan 9:2-3; Ezra 1:1-4;
5. Intercessors take upon them the sins of the people, and repent on their behalf as they plead for mercy before God. Dan 9:4-21; Ezra 9:1-15; Neh 1:4-11; REVIVAL WILL NOT COME BY CRITICISM OR FINGER POINTING! See 2Chron 7:14;
6. It takes an understanding of the times to function effectively in any generation. Dan 8:17; Dan 8:17; Dan 9:2-3; Dan 10:14; Dan 11:32-33; Do you know what time we are in right now? 2Tim 3:1-14; 2Pet 3:3; 1John 2:18; And do you know what your part in it is? Acts 1:8; Eph 4:11-13;
Understanding the Prophecies.
1. The revelations Daniel foretold the history of Israel from the return of the captivity Dan 7:17; Dan 9:25; to the return of Jesus Christ! Dan 7:13-14; Dan 7:18; Dan 7:27; Dan 12:13;
2. Note that everything God revealed to Daniel has happened accurately up to this moment. We can sure that the rest will also happen accurately. Mat 24:14-15;
3. The summary of all end times prophecy is that at the end we that believe in Jesus Christ shall reign with him forever and ever. Dan 7:27-28; Dan 12:1-3; Rev 22:1-5;
Conclusion
A ‘Daniel’ is a believer who knows his God intimately, develops great competence in his life endeavours, and shines the light of God in a dark world as he advances the Kingdom of God. Dare to be a ‘Daniel’.