“But when Daniel learned that the law had been signed, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its windows open toward Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God.”
Daniel 6:10 NLT
The king during this season of Daniel’s life was King Darius. To be sure that his government was being run properly, King Darius put three other officials in charge of the governors. Daniel becomes one of these men, along with two others, and because he was a hard worker, he is eventually promoted.
You probably can guess what happens next. The other two officials were not happy about this and decided to try and find something wrong with Daniel and his work. Coming up empty, they decide to attack his religion and beliefs.
King Darius is persuaded to put a new law in place that requires everyone to worship only him for 30 days, and if someone breaks the law, they must be thrown into a pit of lions. Daniel hears about the law and does not appear to be fazed, intimidated, or frightened by it at all. He simply carries on as always. He climbed the stairs, placed himself in front of the window that faced Jerusalem, and knelt in prayer. He was respectful, and humble throughout the entire ordeal, but unwavering in his commitment to God.
We all know how this story ends. He is thrown into a pit of lions but survives without even a scratch.
Are you facing your own pit of lions in this season of life? If so, you can rest assured today knowing that no pit, enemy, or attack can separate you from the love that Christ has for you. God is for you, not against you!
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