For He is the LIVING GOD AND HE ENDURES FOREVER. Dan 6:26
NEVER FORGET, WE SERVE THE LIVING GOD!
Daniel faced death again, later in his life in exile. ‘His exceptional qualities’ V3, meant the king had chosen to set him over the whole kingdom, but the other administrators vehemently opposed that. They set out to get him, but;
They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. Dan 6:4
Daniel was a captive of the Babylonians but he still provided service of the highest quality — he had a good attitude towards his work and his Babylonian masters (many today could learn from him and be blessed, ultimately all service is to God, Neh 4:6).
The opposition decided to attack Daniel based on ‘the law of his God’. They went as a large group to king Darius and asked him to establish a law in writing, therefore legally binding, that no one should pray to any God other than King Darius for thirty days. Daniel heard of the decree and had to make a decision that could cost him his life. He continued to kneel and pray to his God, three times each day, with his windows open towards Jerusalem. Daniel had a consistent ‘Personal Prayer Life’, he continually gave thanks to God and brought things before Him in prayer.
The other administrators went to the king and told him Daniel had disobeyed the decree. The king was determined to rescue Daniel and made every effort until sundown to save him. Dan 6:14 They used the law of Man to attack the servant of God. We are seeing laws passed in our days that are already being used against believers. It’s possible that many of us will face similar challenges ahead.
Daniel was thrown into the lions’ den and it was sealed overnight. It’s important to note that God rescued Daniel IN THE LIONS’ DEN, NOT OUTSIDE IT, he had to go through the trial for his life. God sent His angel to shut the lions’ mouths. The king was overjoyed but then turned his anger on the scheming nobles who’d plotted to kill Daniel. They’d attacked Daniel regarding his God and now they and their families suffered the same fate.
King Darius issued a decree that in every part of his kingdom, people must reverence and fear( the fear of God) the God of Daniel;
For HE IS THE LIVING GOD AND HE ENDURES FOREVER; His kingdom will not be destroyed, His Dominion will never end. He rescues and He saves; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions. Dan 6:26,27
May the LIVING GOD protect and support you this day in all the challenges you may be facing.
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