Continuing on from yesterday....Daniel was thrown into the lion's den and a stone was put across the mouth of the den and sealed by the king with his signet ring. This sealed the deal. No turning back now. The king who was Daniel's friend could not sleep and fasted all night for Daniel. The king did not sleep. When morning came the king ran to the lion's den and cried out to Daniel. This is where we pick up the story today.
Daniel 6:22
22 My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths, so that they have not hurt me, because I was found innocent before Him; and also, O king, I have done no wrong before you.”
Daniel was found innocent. God protected him! Wow! I have two thoughts on this. First, if we remain faithful to God, He remains faithful to us. As we clearly see here Daniel was a man who served God continually and was found faithful. Second, if Daniel had been eaten by the lions does that mean he wasn't a faithful man of God? Not necessarily. Through the span of time many godly men and women have been killed because of their faith. When you think about it ultimate victory comes in death for that is when we will see Jesus face to face. Think of Stephen here. He was stoned to death but it sure wasn't because of lack of faith or obedience. Most of the disciples lost their lives because of their faith while spreading the gospel. For the believer death isn't a bad thing, just means we receive our eternal reward...praise God!
So this morning, if thrown into the lion's den will you be found faithful before God???
Tom
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