I drink water instead of sodas and sugary drinks all the time. I have actually learned to love it… when there is ice in it or when it’s hot in tea or coffee. However, there is nothing less satisfying that lukewarm water. The same applies for lukewarm believers according to Revelation 3:15-16, 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. Don’t settle for following God halfway and in name only. Allow God to penetrate your life and fire up your faith where He can fully use you.

Today we begin the book of Daniel which is written by Daniel, a Jew who was taken into captivity by the Babylonians to serve King Nebuchadnezzar. The purpose of the book is to show God’s power in every situation. Though Daniel was forced to serve a foreign conqueror of Israel, God still protected him and gave him success despite his circumstances. We must look to the example of Daniel and know that despite the circumstances we face throughout out lives, God can still accomplish many great things through us if we are obedient and open to serve Him in all we do.