Text: Dan. 6:6-22
MORE LESSONS: I Kgs. 8:56-59
Bible Reading in one Year: Psalms 34-36
Daniel was a man of faith. From the time he entered into Babylon he stood his ground and never compromised on any issue that had to do with his faith in God. In Daniel chapter 6, the people came to the king and asked him to make a law that would forbid anybody to pray to God but to the king.
They knew Daniel was a staunch believer who would not compromise his faith. So they wanted an occasion to deal with him, and conspired against Daniel because he believed in the God of Israel. Therefore they made the king to sign a decree that everybody must pray to the king for their needs. Thus they made the king god to be worshipped by people. When Daniel refused to pray to man, they threw Daniel into the lions’ den because he would not renounce his faith by the reason of the decree of the king.
Daniel did not compromise even in the face of death. How many of us would not serve the idol if we were in Daniel’s situation today? If they made such a law in your working place, would you refuse to serve the idol? How many of us will not love our job more than God who gave the job, who can provide a better job? We never think about that, we just think of the immediate benefits.
In Daniel chapter 6, the Bible says immediately Daniel knew that the decree had been signed, he went into his room, faced Jerusalem and prayed three times as he used to pray . He did this with his windows open and people could see that he was praying. Where are the Daniels of today who will raise the hands of God? Daniel prayed, and they took him and threw him in the lions’ den but the lions could not harm him. If the Lord had not restrained the lions they would have devoured Daniel. If the Lord says that is your working place they cannot sack you.
If the Lord says that is your position, nobody in Heaven or earth can move you. Daniel believed in his God and God worked for him. Where are the Daniels of today who will not be moved in the face of hostility and compromise their faith? In the different sectors of our economy, ministries, departments, agencies and so on, God is looking for men who will stand for Him and not compromise. Many people have denied the faith in order to keep their jobs and positions. They do things that should not be heard of Christians because they could not trust God; but God is ever faithful to His own, He will not let His beloved down. Dare to be a Christian and see God honour you.
Prayer/Action
*Commit every temptation and persecution threatening your faith to the Lord for His attention.
* Rededicate yourself to godly living and ask God to arise for you.
* Pray believers within and outside your borders who are already getting weak by affliction.
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MORE LESSONS: I Kgs. 8:56-59
Bible Reading in one Year: Psalms 34-36
Daniel was a man of faith. From the time he entered into Babylon he stood his ground and never compromised on any issue that had to do with his faith in God. In Daniel chapter 6, the people came to the king and asked him to make a law that would forbid anybody to pray to God but to the king.
They knew Daniel was a staunch believer who would not compromise his faith. So they wanted an occasion to deal with him, and conspired against Daniel because he believed in the God of Israel. Therefore they made the king to sign a decree that everybody must pray to the king for their needs. Thus they made the king god to be worshipped by people. When Daniel refused to pray to man, they threw Daniel into the lions’ den because he would not renounce his faith by the reason of the decree of the king.
Daniel did not compromise even in the face of death. How many of us would not serve the idol if we were in Daniel’s situation today? If they made such a law in your working place, would you refuse to serve the idol? How many of us will not love our job more than God who gave the job, who can provide a better job? We never think about that, we just think of the immediate benefits.
In Daniel chapter 6, the Bible says immediately Daniel knew that the decree had been signed, he went into his room, faced Jerusalem and prayed three times as he used to pray . He did this with his windows open and people could see that he was praying. Where are the Daniels of today who will raise the hands of God? Daniel prayed, and they took him and threw him in the lions’ den but the lions could not harm him. If the Lord had not restrained the lions they would have devoured Daniel. If the Lord says that is your working place they cannot sack you.
If the Lord says that is your position, nobody in Heaven or earth can move you. Daniel believed in his God and God worked for him. Where are the Daniels of today who will not be moved in the face of hostility and compromise their faith? In the different sectors of our economy, ministries, departments, agencies and so on, God is looking for men who will stand for Him and not compromise. Many people have denied the faith in order to keep their jobs and positions. They do things that should not be heard of Christians because they could not trust God; but God is ever faithful to His own, He will not let His beloved down. Dare to be a Christian and see God honour you.
Prayer/Action
*Commit every temptation and persecution threatening your faith to the Lord for His attention.
* Rededicate yourself to godly living and ask God to arise for you.
* Pray believers within and outside your borders who are already getting weak by affliction.
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