Focal Passage: Daniel 5:13-17, 22-28
“Know your why.” If you’ve ever read a book on leadership or attended a conference on organizational effectiveness you have probably heard that statement. Leadership teachers use this terminology to emphasize the importance of a company knowing and remaining true to its purpose. I believe that knowing your why is imperative for an individual’s success in another area, speaking the truth with boldness.
Daniel was bold but let’s simplify what Daniel did, he spoke truth to the king concerning his sinful behavior and the judgement that God was going to bring upon his kingdom.
We might be tempted to try to muster up the same kind of boldness. I believe that would be like trying to make a cake appear out of thin air. We can produce a cake by combining the necessary ingredients and baking them at the proper temperature. What are the necessary ingredients we must combine to “bake boldness?” Love for God and love for others. [Read more…]