The Ripple Effect of Consecration | Jentezen Franklin

I want to wish you a Happy New Year and thank you for joining us today as we enter into this new year. Let us make a fresh commitment to honor God like never before. When you set yourself apart and say, “God, I will seek You,” He equips you with His strength and ability. His power elevates you beyond your weaknesses and failures. Today, we’re diving into a powerful message about the ripple effect of consecration.

When Daniel chose to dedicate himself to God, it sparked a transformation, not only within him but also in the lives of those around him, including three young men: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. This is a beautiful story of consecration. I encourage you to open your heart and let God’s word speak to you now. Together, we are inspiring people to live for Jesus.

If you are searching for more in life—seeking purpose, peace, and a way to make a difference for your family and the world—Jesus is the answer. Our mission is simple: to point you to Him.

You’re watching Kingdom Connection with Jensen Franklin, and today, I want to speak to you from Daniel chapter 1. I’ll be sharing something new, something I’ve never shared before, but I pray that the Holy Spirit makes it real to you. I want to talk about the ripple effect of consecration. Just like throwing a pebble into water creates ripples, your consecration to God causes a ripple effect that transforms lives.

Let’s begin with Daniel chapter 1, starting at verse 4. The king gathered young men—those without blemish, good-looking, gifted with wisdom, possessing knowledge, and quick to understand, the best of the best. These young men were chosen to serve in the king’s palace and trained in the language and literature of the Chaldeans. The king provided them with delicacies and wine, and they were to be trained for three years before serving in his court.

Among those from Judah were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah—whom you know by their Babylonian names, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. The chief eunuch gave them new names: Daniel became Belteshazzar, Hananiah became Shadrach, Mishael became Meshach, and Azariah became Abednego.

But Daniel made a decision in his heart not to defile himself with the king’s food or wine. He requested permission from the chief eunuch to avoid these defilements, and God granted Daniel favor and compassion with the chief eunuch.

Skipping ahead to verse 19 and 20: when the king interviewed these young men, none stood out like Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They were found to be ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers in the realm. Daniel remained in service to the king until the first year of King Cyrus.

Now, let me summarize: Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, invaded Israel and took 10,000 young people captive. These individuals were the brightest, the most gifted, the most beautiful—basically the “cream of the crop.” They were trained and educated to serve in the king’s palace. Yet, only four individuals—Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—were able to rise to the highest levels of influence.

Out of 10,000, only these four earned the opportunity to serve the king directly, using their talents and gifts for God’s purposes. The key to their success, to their rise in prominence, was their consecration to God. Their commitment to remain faithful and set apart for God’s purposes opened doors for them, and God used their consecration to impact not only their lives but the lives of everyone around them.