Tabasco is famous for their hot sauce. This iconic condiment label is known as a “heritage brand.” Started by Edmund McIlhenny in 1868, the company now has fifth generation family working in its midst. Its business ideal to stick to its roots generated success.

It was seen that they were better in appearance and fatter in flesh than all the youths who ate the king’s food.

Daniel 1:15

The prophet Daniel was a “heritage” man as well. When Daniel was taken into exile and placed in the king’s courts, he politely refused the royal food. He didn’t want to risk eating something considered ceremonially unclean by Jewish standards. As today’s verse shows, in keeping with his faith and Jewish heritage, Daniel was healthier than any of the other men in the court. Daniel’s faith was so strong others could actually see a difference in him.

Can others see your belief in God? In a society where success and money are hailed as king, it’s easy to move away from a Christian heritage. Ask God to make your walk with Him apparent in all you do. Praise Him for your nation’s leaders, and pray for them to remember the Christ-centered ideal this country was built upon.

Recommended Reading: Daniel 1:8-20