not (lyin’) lion

Daniel found out that the king had signed the order. In spite of that, he did just as he had always done before. He went home to his upstairs room. Its windows opened toward Jerusalem. He went to his room three times a day to pray. He got down on his knees and gave thanks to his God.

- Daniel 6:10 (NIRV)  

 

Times are changing; things that were acceptable years ago are no longer allowed, and things that were allowed years ago are no longer acceptable.

Daniel faced many challenges while in a position of power over some officials appointed by King Darius.

These officials disliked Daniel so much that they searched endlessly to catch him breaking the king’s laws.

When they could not find anything, they convinced the king to write a new law so they could have Daniel arrested.

However, Daniel was not about to let the law of man change his commitment to God.

He prayed, just as he had been doing for years, and because of that, he faced a den full of hungry lions.

But God. (I’ve said that before, haven’t I?)

The next morning, the king rushed to the den to see if Daniel was alive (he was).

Based on that, the king passed a new law (Daniel 6:26):
I order people in every part of my kingdom to respect and honor Daniel’s God. “He is the living God. He will live forever. His kingdom will not be destroyed. His rule will never end.  

There are multiple lessons here that relate to life in today’s world:

Daniel’s consistent prayer practice shows unwavering devotion and a deep commitment to God, regardless of the law against it.

Even when faced with danger, Daniel chose to prioritize his faith and his relationship with God above his own safety.

This verse encourages us to remain strong in our beliefs even when society or authority figures might try to stop us.

Even today, when we are faced with ethical challenges in the workplace, we can lean on Daniel's example to inspire us to uphold our values even if it means potential repercussions.

There are so many situations where societal norms might conflict with our religious beliefs, but Daniel's story reminds us to stay true to what we believe in.

We can learn from Daniel's dedication to regular prayer to maintain a strong connection with God.

Daniel's story is a powerful reminder to stay committed to our faith and values, no matter the changing times or challenges we face.

 

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