Main Point
God loves excellence. We see it in the way He created the world, arranged the arrival of Christ, and even in the way He made us as individuals. Throughout history, God’s people have stood out as they represented the Lord in excellence. People like Daniel were often given special provision and promotion, as well as the promise of eternal reward, as a result. It’s God’s Will that we live and serve with excellence too. Above all else, serving God with excellence is a response to the excellent grace and favor He pours out on us.
Main Passages
“Then this Daniel became distinguished above all the other high officials and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him. And the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.”
- Daniel 6:3 ESV“Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.”
- Proverbs 22:29 ESV“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”
- Colossians 3:23-24 ESV
Discussion Questions
In what areas of your life do you tend to do things with excellence? In what areas do you fall short of excellence?
What hinders you from consistently giving your best effort , particularly in life’s most important areas? Why?
What will you do practically to grow in excellence this week? How can you be accountable to doing it?