The life of Daniel, Part I

Leadership: to show the way by going in advance, by conduct, to direct or one in charge or command of others, having or showing an ability to lead others.

Who were some biblical leaders? Moses, David, Daniel, Paul, Jesus
He who is faithful in little things will be entrusted with much. Matt 25:21, Luke 16:10
How did Daniel demonstrate leadership and faithfulness in his life?

Chapter 1 Ten Times Better

1:8 Bud Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s choice food or with the wine which he drank: so he sought permission from the commander of the officials that he might not defile himself.

The first thing we see is that he made up his mind. Daniel was determined not to sin against God. A leader must make up his mind from the beginning and not waiver in what he believes.
James 1:7 Let no man expect to receive anything from the Lord, if he is double minded he will be unstable in all he does.
Daniel was not double minded. This gave him the ability to be stable in whatever he did.

Good leaders see the end from the beginning. They learn to plan with the end in mind. Daniel could see the goal of the king. Healthy, strong, culturally equipped men. Daniel had a plan in mind from the beginning. Let the servants be tested.

1:20 And the king found Daniel and his friends ten times better than all the wise men in the land.

Recap of Ch.1 Daniel is taken from his home and sent to Babylon, he then goes into training in the kinds court and is found the best of the best. Why, because he was not afraid to lead and be faithful in the little things.