Daniel 5:11-12

The representative of God.

"There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods" ( Daniel 5:11 ).

I. SOME OF HIS CHARACTERISTICS .

1 . Intelligence. "Light, understanding, wisdom" ( Daniel 5:11 ).

2 . Excellence of spirit. ( Daniel 5:12 .)

3 . Faculty. ( Daniel 5:12 .)

4 . Experience. Some achievement ( Daniel 5:12 ).

5 . The indwelling of the Divine Spirit. ( Daniel 5:11 .)

II. A POSSIBLE POSITION .

1 . Comparative obscurity .

2 . Even after years of distinguished service.

III. THE CERTAIN CALL . When God wants a man, he is sure to call (by providence, by his Spirit); and when he calls, man must answer.—R.