Text: Dan.  5:11-12, Dan. 6:3

Excellence is not a destination. It is a state of mind, a life style. To be excellent is to be the best among the best. It means condition of being extra-ordinary, more than best, something that can’t be faulted.

• Daniel was preferred above presidents because of excellent spirit. – Dan. 6:3.
•  The spirits Daniel possessed includes: – Holy Spirit like Paul – full of knowledge; great understanding of time like men of Issachar – I Chr. 12:32; Spirit of purpose like Esther that refused to be defiled – Esther. 2:7, 17; defending the purpose of God for his life like Joseph who refused to do evil against God when tempted- Gen.39:7-9.

What made Daniel excellent?

• He purposed. Dan. 1:8-11. You need to determine what you will do.
• He had excellent spirit. Dan. 5:11-12.

What is excellent spirit?

• It is a spirit different from others – not common, not found among crowd.
• It is a spirit that thinks of possibility even at the face of stormy or worsened situation. – I Chr. 4:9-10.
• The spirit that maintains courage, indifferent to fate, heroic fortitude and sublime endurance. – Josh 10:12-14.
• The spirit that concentrate on victory when others are perambulating and complaining about a situation.
• It is a spirit that allows smile to give a poetic languor of deep thought to every line of countenance.
• It is a spirit that encourages when others are discouraged.
• It is a spirit that gives accuser no cause for affront.
• The spirit that is aggressive after success where others are grieved and oppressed.
• The spirit that will not allow situation or what is heard to constitute a hindrance.
• The spirit that will compose and look straight ahead to behold success afar.
• The spirit that will make time his slave and destiny his footstool and tackle all crosses with perfect composure.

This spirit is required for success in all life endeavours.

We shall by HIS grace continue in this study

 Deacon Wole Bodunde