Meritorious Achievers: Daniel

HIGHER EVERYDAY SUNDAY MAY 17, 2026 MERITORIOUS ACHIEVERS: DANIEL TEXT: DANIEL 1:8-21 MEMORY VERSE: "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" (DANIEL 1:20). The world acclaimed achiever in the field of neuro-surgery, Dr. Ben Carson, in his book, Think Big, writes that, "Students who excel academically, read extensively." It is incontrovertible that God is infinitely wise and full of understanding. This all-knowing God desires to bestow His wisdom upon His children for them to adequately represent Him here on earth. He desires to show forth his glory through His children.The story of young Daniel and his three friends, who were captives in Babylon practically demonstrates this. Because they stood for God and His glory, God made them meritorious achievers in the academy in Babylon. They were quickly noticed and celebrated as students who were ten times better than their peers! Daniel and his friends obtained great wisdom for excellence through prayers and constant fellowship with God. God still delights in making young people extraordinary achievers for His glory today. However, such youths must be genuinely saved, obedient to God, diligent in their studies or endeavours, prayerful and desirous of excellence. Like Daniel, you too can be a celebrated achiever. QUOTE: God made them meritorious achievers. CHALLENGE: Put God first in all you do and He will lift you up. PRAYER: Lord, help me to be outstanding in my endeavours. #trend #devotional #trending