I gained much strength and encouragement in my Christian walk as I worked through the study. I would highly recommend the study to anyone who is interested in the topic of excellence.(My somewhat battered copy is pictured)
These are some of the things that stood out most for me as I worked through the Bible study and studied the life of Daniel. As you can see there’s a lot that God requires of us as we walk in the spirit of excellence. However he also blesses us with a lot. When we walk in excellence:
1. We attract attention.
a. We attract God’s attention. He studies us, he walks with us and he brags on us.
b. We attract man’s attention. Daniel attracted the king’s attention and was promoted because of the spirit of excellence that was upon him.
2. Excellence inspires change. When you walk in excellence you will inspire others to do likewise. Daniel inspired the king with his spirit of excellence and his faith in his God.
As Christian women we are in a unique position to change our homes, our workplaces and our society simply by the way we conduct ourselves. The eyes of our families, peers, our coworkers and our communities are upon us. Our walk with God should inspire them to change their own path in life if they're not following God's path. Hence we should always strive for excellence because we want the best for others and ourselves. God has given us the mandate, to walk in the spirit of excellence. Are you willing? What are you willing to sacrifice? How are you willing to change your life to fit into his definition of excellence? Are you ready to forget the world’s standard and live up to his standards?
Note: Daniel was not one a part of the actual Bible Study, however since I was actually studying his life when I started the study I found myself referring to him often.
Follow the links to read previous post on Excellence
Part 1 Walking in the Spirit of Excellence - Introduction
Part 2 - What is Excellence?
Part 3 Excellence - Rooted in Surrender
Part 4 Excellence - Exemplified by Obedience
Trusting Him,
~Bernadine~
Previously posted on my teen girl blog
I appreciate all you did with this study of Excellence..May you continue in doing what you are doing and may your hands be blessed.
ReplyDeleteBernadine, thank you so much for a wonderful and insightful post. Something I certainly need to read. And read and remember often. Blessings and hugs.
ReplyDeleteWow, reading your series just made me cry. I know this is what the Lord is trying to teach me, and I know it is hard, but I want to be a woman of excellence. Very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy the series was a blessing to you Jean. Thank you for stopping by and I'll be praying that you become the woman of excellence God has created you to be.
DeleteGod bless,
Bernadine
This post is Excellent for sure! You are so right that the Lord is the one that will brag on us. People notice God's grace active in others! God is good. This looks like an excellent read Bernadine. I'm reading the "Bait of Satan" by John Bevere which has be touching my life in such a way I can't even measure it! He has a presentation on the WEB about this book. I think it is a must read for all serious Christians...Be blessed! :)
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