Dan. 6:3 Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm.
There were one hundred and twenty satraps and three governors in the government of King Darius. But one, Daniel, stood out. Something about him caused him to be preferred or placed in rank and office above all the others. An excellent spirit.
The Latin Vulgate translates it as Spiritus Dei Amplior, the Spirit of God more abundantly. The spirit in Daniel was overwhelmingly noticeable and it made a difference in his life and eventually brought him before the king. The word "excellent" literally means hanging over, abundant, more than enough and great. Yes, that's the Spirit of God!
As believers, the Spirit of God dwells abundantly within each one of us (Rom. 8:9, 1Cor. 3:16) and will distinguish us, too. Scripture tells us (2Tim. 1:7) that the spirit that God has given us is characterized by power, love and sound judgment. Power or boldness to overcome any and all obstacles with a holy courage. Love not based on feelings but by a determined will. A totally consuming and self-sacrificing love for God. And a disciplined, sober, well balanced mind demonstrating sound judgment.
If we walk in the Spirit (Rom. 8:1), the same power, love and sound judgment, the same excellent spirit evident in Daniel, I believe, will be overwhelmingly noticeable and distinguishing in our lives, too. In each one of us dwells an excellent spirit!
Sock Monkey Snippet: In each one of us dwells an excellent spirit.
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