Then Daniel returned to his house and explained the matter to his friends Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. [Daniel 2:17]

He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. [Proverbs 13:20]

No one can do it all alone. As an adage goes, “No man is an island.” Daniel was one man who knew the power of corporate anointing and the wisdom in keeping wise and godly company. He knew and appreciated the benefits of true and godly friendship. Throughout the book, Daniel was always found in the company of a certain group of people – Meshach, Shadrach and Abednego. Together they refused the food from the king’s table; together they prayed to know and understand the interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream.

Together they weathered the storms of life in captivity amidst a strange people and culture, and together they made it to the top. Thus, lending credence to the saying, “The company you keep will determine your achievements in life.” Your friends will have an impact on you either negatively or positively; they never leave you neutral. So, they influence your choices and decisions in life.

During the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, there was one incident that got the cheers of the whole world. It occurred in the gymnastics event. One of the men from the Japanese squad broke his leg during one of his routine exercises. As it turned out, the last day brought his team against the Russian team to determine the best overall performers. Despite the fact that his leg was broken, the gymnast mounted the rings for a final performance. His routine was sparkling.

“See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil”(Ephesians 5:15,16).

As important as time is to man, it can be difficult to define. Time is a great mystery, yet it makes life or living possible on this side of eternity. Scientists say all things exist in time and space.

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. - 2 Corinthians 9:8

Do you know that if you have all it takes to accomplish your divine assignment, without God, then it is no longer God’s assignment? You become the god of your project. If it is a God-given assignment, it will be bigger than your ability.