During the first siege of Jerusalem in the year 607 B.C., Daniel and his companions were captured and were taken to Babylon.

It was a fulfillment of prophecy made by prophet Isaiah in the year 712 B.C., when King Hezekiah was sick. (Isaiah 39:6-7)

As per the orders of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, Daniel and his companions were among those chosen from the Israelites Royal family. These four young men were now in a new place among people of different culture, language, custom and religion, away from the comforts of their home. They were now captive and they could have to face terrible consequences if they didn’t follow the orders of Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar. King had ordered to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians and to give them a daily amount of food and wine from the king’s table. By doing this, the King wanted to mould these young men into Babylonian culture. Even their names were changed and were given new names resembling Babylonian deities. (Daniel 1:1-8)

But, Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine. Daniel was taught the Law of Moses from his childhood and he was very well aware that in Leviticus 11 Israelite’s were given regulation regarding clean and unclean food and they will get defiled if they don’t followed these regulations.  Also there was a custom to place the meat and wine in front of the idols before using them for preparing any food and it was forbidden for Israelite’s to consume the things offered to idols (Rev 2:14, 2:20).  Since he was suspicious about the kind of meat and wine to be given to them daily from the king’s table, he refused to eat and drink from it.  Daniel was under adverse circumstances away from the comforts of his homeland, but his life was still regulated by the Word of God!!

Who is regulating you?

Are you regulated by life’s circumstances or are you allowing God’s Word to regulate your life’s circumstances?

When in dilemmatic situation, are you consulting God’s Word?

While facing difficult trials and tribulations, are you standing tall for Christ or going with the flow?

May God help us to be resolute like Daniel in adversity.