An Excellent Spirit

Then this Daniel distinguished himself...because an excellent spirit was in him  Dan.6:3

Throughout an entire kingdom, a single man was known for his (spiritual) understanding and great wisdom.  The Holy Spirit, found in him, distinguished Daniel from all others.  So much so that he was sought after by the king and queen, those in the highest positions of authority and leadership.  How amazing and life-changing the Holy Spirit must be to affect a person's life so profoundly!

The Holy Spirit is an evident spirit.  He got Daniel noticed.  The Holy Spirit is an enabling spirit.  He enabled Daniel to see things, to understand them and to be wise.  The Holy Spirit is an excelling spirit.  He caused Daniel to be promoted.  The king, we are told, even gave thought to setting him over the whole realm.

As believers, this same, excellent Holy Spirit is found in us.  He gives us wisdom and understanding.  He can and should affect our work, our home, our communities and, yes, even our countries.  Our entire kingdoms!  He will distinguish us and we will be noticed by others, including those in positions of authority and leadership.  He will promote us.

Indeed, the Holy Spirit is amazing and life-changing.  Profoundly affecting us all.  He is Spiritus Dei Amplior, the Spirit of God more abundantly in us, an excellent spirit.


Sock Monkey Snippet:  We have an Excellent Spirit.