In this final message, Dr. Dale Yerton emphasizes how Daniel thrived as a Jew in Babylon despite the trials and tribulations faced by his people. He highlights four essential practices that helped Daniel flourish: maintaining fellowship with other believers, diligently studying the Word of God, developing a consistent prayer life, and being open to experiencing the supernatural in everyday life.

Dale warns against trying to navigate life alone and encourages building supportive relationships while grounding oneself in scripture and prayer. Ultimately, he inspires listeners to recognize their purpose and potential to make an impact, reminding them that, like Daniel, they can bloom wherever they are planted.

In the sermon by Pastor Vince, he explores the relationship between faith and the realities of living in a non-Christian culture, focusing on two foundational issues. First, he addresses the importance of discerning news, opinion, and propaganda, emphasizing that while news provides facts, opinions interpret those facts and propaganda distorts them for manipulative purposes. Pastor Vince urges the congregation to be cautious of spreading propaganda and instead engage with the world through a lens of informed opinion, grounded in faith. He stresses that Christians must maintain a perspective of hope and resilience, particularly in a climate that can often lead to weariness and disillusionment. The second key point Pastor Vince discusses is the necessity of being prepared to restart throughout life, as circumstances and personal identities evolve. He uses the example of Daniel, who thrived in a foreign culture over a span of 70 years, to highlight the importance of remaining steadfast in faith despite external changes. Pastor Vince outlines that spiritual tiredness often results from a lack of surrender to God’s will. He encourages the congregation to fully let go of control over their lives and trust in God’s plan, while also engaging in proactive actions for the kingdom. Ultimately, he calls for Christians to remember their purpose as God’s ambassadors and to focus on serving others as a means of revitalizing their faith and combating weariness.

Dr. Dale Yerton brings us part 3 of Living in Exile by looking at a challenge Daniel had to overcome. It's one that we all must as Christ followers living in a fallen culture must live out. Join us as we dive deeper into the life of Daniel and learn how his integrity inside of him was stronger than the pressures outside of him as we apply biblical principles so we too can thirve as a citizen living in exile.