Daniel 6:3 NIV[3] Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. https://bible.com/bible/111/dan.6.3.NIV
- Excellence is a language of influence, and it is not optional in the kingdom of God, an evidence of divine presence and wisdom.
- The marketplace doesn’t respond to noise, but to excellent doings.
- Daniel rose by excellence, not connections or favoritism.
- Matthew 5:41 NIV[41] If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. https://bible.com/bible/111/mat.5.41.NIV.
What does excellence do?
- It attracts visibility. *Daniel 6:3 NIV[3] Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. https://bible.com/bible/111/dan.6.3.NIV*. Excellence makes it impossible to ignore you, it reveals you. It creates distinction. Joseph was noticed in prison and even in the palace. *Proverbs 22:29 NIV[29] Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank. https://bible.com/bible/111/pro.22.29.NIV. Genesis 41:40 NIV[40] You shall be in charge of my palace, and all my people are to submit to your orders. Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.” https://bible.com/bible/111/gen.41.40.NIV.* You cannot be hidden if you are operating in the spirit of excellence.
- It is spiritual witness. A testimony without words. Matthew *5:16 NIV[16] In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. https://bible.com/bible/111/mat.5.16.NIV*. Your work preaches before your mouth. The marketplace evaluates your witness through your results. It is a reflection of God’s nature. A God of order, beauty and precision. To excel is a great witness to God. Colossians 3:23 NIV[23] Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
https://bible.com/bible/111/col.3.23.NIV - Requires discipline. *Proverbs 22:29 NIV[29] Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank. https://bible.com/bible/111/pro.22.29.NIV.* Consistency. Discipline is repeated obedience to standards. Excellence is cultivated. Time management creates mastery. 1 *Corinthians 9:27 NIV[27] No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. https://bible.com/bible/111/1co.9.27.NIV. Hebrews 12:11 NIV[11] No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. https://bible.com/bible/111/heb.12.11.NIV.*
- Opens promotion. *Genesis 41:39 NIV[39] Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one so discerning and wise as you. https://bible.com/bible/111/gen.41.39.NIV.* Leaders love excellence. *Psalms 75:6-7 NIV[6] No one from the east or the west or from the desert can exalt themselves. [7] It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another. https://bible.com/bible/111/psa.75.6-7.NIV. Proverbs 18:16 NIV[16] A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great. https://bible.com/bible/111/pro.18.16.NIV.*
