Daniel’s experience

FAITH IN GOD Daniel 6:17-28

The story of Daniel was another case of somebody who had absolute in God and based on this, God delivered him when he was cast into the lion’s den. While in Babylon, he attained new heights in the government of the land because he had excellent spirit. The king loved him and planned to set him over as king. This attracted jealousy against him. The rest of the government officials and satraps therefore conspired to destroy Daniel. Knowing fully well that Daniel loved God and served Him continually they planned their strategy along the line requested him to decree that nobody in the kingdom should make petition to their god for thirty days. They further requested that the king should establish the inter-diet and sign the document so that it could not be changed.

King Dairus signed the document and inter-diet according to their request, not knowing that it was planned to rope in somebody he loved. Daniel knew about the decree he went ahead and continued to make his supplication to God. When the conspirators noticed this they reported to the king When the king heard this he was distressed. Based on this pressure Daniel was cast into the den of lions but the king prayed for Daniel that God would deliver him. The king had a sleepless night after Daniel was thrown in the den, he prayed and fasted for Daniel.

Early the following morning the king went to the den and called out for Daniel and Daniel answered saying that his God sent His angels to shut the mouth of the lions and they had not hurt him. (Daniel 6:20). The king was exceedingly glad and commanded that Daniel be brought of the den. He ordered those who accused Daniel to the thrown into the den alongside their wives and children. They were completely devoured by the lions. Darius decreed that all over his kingdom everybody should fear and worship the God of Daniel for He is the living God, He is the God that works sings and wonders Daniel 6:26.

Lessons to Learn

1. Absolute trust and confidence in God will save people in times of difficulty
2. Those who spend time plotting evil against innocent people perish by their evil plot while the innocent is set free.
3. At times devil and his agents plot to distract people from serving God because they know they cannot succeed in having them when they are at peace with God.
4. Isaiah 54:17 says in righteousness you shall be established. Christians shouls endeavour to live a holy life

Lessons to Present Day Priests and Evangelists

1. Priests and evangelists are advised to dedicate more time for God andalways pray for God’s spiritual support
2. When the opposition borders on threat to life they should report to the authorities of the land.

EVALUATION

1. Why didn’t the lions devour Daniel?