Would God deliver me?

As we continue on from yesterday remember Daniel was found doing as he had always done, praying before God.



Daniel 6:12-16



12 And they went before the king, and spoke concerning the king’s decree: “Have you not signed a decree that every man who petitions any god or man within thirty days, except you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions?”

The king answered and said, “The thing is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which does not alter.”

13 So they answered and said before the king, “That Daniel, who is one of the captives from Judah, does not show due regard for you, O king, or for the decree that you have signed, but makes his petition three times a day.”

14 And the king, when he heard these words, was greatly displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him; and he labored till the going down of the sun to deliver him. 15 Then these men approached the king, and said to the king, “Know, O king, that it is the law of the Medes and Persians that no decree or statute which the king establishes may be changed.”

16 So the king gave the command, and they brought Daniel and cast him into the den of lions. But the king spoke, saying to Daniel, “Your God, whom you serve continually, He will deliver you.”



So the leaders under King Darius bought their accusation against Daniel to the King. I can here them now...King one of those Jews from Judah are not following your decree! The King replies...how dare they! My law does not later! He shall be cast into the Lion's den!!! Who is this Jew??? Why King it is Daniel. Oh no not Daniel!!! You see the King liked Daniel and after He found out it was Daniel he wanted to do all he could to deliver him. Guess what there was only one way for that to happen. God. The law could not be changed but God can change the unchangeable! So the leaders brought Daniel in and I can picture the King looking into the lions den and saying to Daniel...."Your God whom you serve continually, He will deliver you." The pagan King had confidence in Daniels God! Why? Because he had seen HIM work before!



The king knew Daniel served God continually...that is a key to his deliverance! Are we serving God continually no matter what???



Tom