“TAKE HEED! CONTINUE, CONFIDENT, DILIGENTLY!” For understanding sake. Old Testament story lines and scriptures used in the text word. Is to demonstrate what was done under the law by faith. But the epistles in the text word demonstrate what we should be walking in, not being under the law, but, through faith. Romans 8:3-8; v8; So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. Mark 4:24; And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given. Ex: Acts 21:10-14; v11; And when he was come unto us, he took Paul’s girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles. v13; Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. Romans 3:30; Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith. It’s all about how they did it then, and how we do it now. Described by Paul above. “TAKE HEED! CONTINUE, CONFIDENT, DILIGENTLY!” Daniel 1:4; Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skillful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans. v7; Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abed-nego. Even with the schooling of the world, and the surrendering of their birth names. Their walk was still a consistent being in the Lord. 2 Corinthians 10:3-6; v3; For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh; v6; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. Daniel 1:8; 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. v12; Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink. v13; Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king’s meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants. Once being consistent in the Lord lands in your heart, there is a confident settling. 1 Peter 5:10; But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. Philippians 1:6; Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Daniel 1:14; So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days. Now the consistent and confident will show your care for the walk you have in the Lord, diligently. v15; And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king’s meat. v17; As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. The care, that diligently it’s resourceful. Hebrews 11:6; But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Daniel 1:20; And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm. “TAKE HEED! CONSISTENT, CONFIDENT, DILIGENTLY!” Teaching! Overseer/Apostle
