DANIEL’s LIFE OF PRAYER
Now when Daniel learned that the
decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows
opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed,
giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.
1. A faithful steward
(1-5)
Daniel was an
exceptional servant of Darius as well as an exemplary leader. He
distinguished himself
to such a degree that King Darius decided to set him over
his entire kingdom.
The other governing officials were jealous, so they conspired
to find some way to
bring charges against him. They failed because Daniel was
without corruption
and of the highest integrity. Above all he was faithful to the
word of God.
2. Daniel prayed
(6-15)
Finally, the other
officials convinced Darius to sign a binding decree prohibiting
prayer to any god
other than the king under penalty of death. The decree did not
alter Daniel’s life. He prayed
just as he had done before. He was a man of prayer
regardless of the
situation. This time his faithful prayer meant that he would be
thrown into a den of
lions, but still Daniel prayed. Though the king wanted to
rescue Daniel, he had
to be faithful to his decree.
Prayer Lord, help me to be
faithful to your word and faithful in prayer.
One Word Pray
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