Devotion:
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Read Daniel 6:10-16.
The trap had been set. It was time to find out just how dedicated Daniel was to his God. But the guys who set the trap already knew. They tricked the king into establishing this new law because they knew that Daniel would go against it; they knew there was no way he was going to stop his faithful practice of daily prayers. And Daniel had to know the danger in staying faithful. He had to know that he was sacrificing his life by continuing that practice. But he did it anyway.
Have you ever asked yourself if you would have done what Daniel did? I think I would have kept on praying, but I question whether I would have changed my mind when they opened the gate to the lions’ den.
It is unlikely that you or I will be put in a situation where our life is literally on the line because we are a Christian. However, it is very possible that we will face times that will put our loyalty to Jesus and his way to the test. Maybe you can recall some of those situations when that happened in your life. Be assured that you never face those situations alone. Just like God was with Daniel, God will be with you, whatever your “lion’s den” looks like.
Personal Worship Option:
Pray for courage to stay faithful to our Lord when you have to face the “lion’s dens” of life.
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