Devotion:
Read Daniel 6:10-23.
Daniel faced a test which would determine whether he would stay faithful to his God, even if it meant dying in the lions’ den. Daniel had practice in trusting God in difficult circumstances. Even as a teenager, separated from family, exiled in a land hundreds of miles away Daniel chose to follow God’s plan for his life. He resisted the opportunity to “go with the flow”. Those decisions, made as a teenager, gave direction to his life in later years. It might have been tempting to feel that God had forsaken him and allowed his enemies to prosper. But God was actually positioning him so his life could have ultimate usefulness for God’s kingdom.
Daniel cultivated a consistent lifestyle of dependence and love of God. He was known as a man of devout prayer, and nothing would deter him from communicating with God. God protected Daniel’s life and demonstrated his power to King Darius. Daniel obeyed God regardless of the cost. As a result, Daniel experienced God in ways few people ever had, and a pagan nation was introduced to the one and true God.
Personal Worship Option:
Thank God for his provision and protection. Reflect on where you are today and how God may use those opportunities. What is God asking of you?
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