When the new ruler took over the kingdom, God protected His children and gave them favor immediately. However, this did not go over so well with the people used to being in charge of the king’s ear.
So, jealousy set in, and since they could not find a corrupt bone in Daniel’s body, they set about to bring his faith to the test. For either he will reject his God, or he will disobey the order of the king and be thrown to the den of lions. Either way, rid of Daniel. Or, so little people think.
For God knows the plans and hearts of men before they do, and He thwarts them before they have ever been born. But still, I believe God enjoys the suspense that we get from seeing how easily God can turn the table on even the most dire of situations.
Dare to be a Daniel!
Do you have a routine that your enemies could pick on and say, “They always pray at this time, or they are reading their Bible at this time, or Sundays are a no go til church is over, because they set that time aside for God”? Or not.
People are always going to be jealous of the people of God because we enjoy His favor. And all of the blessings that go along with the inheritance that is in Christ. But can we be swayed because of the promises the world might make if we change our priorities? People want to know that you are as committed to your devotions as you are to God and they will know when they ask you for something, you will be as committed to their needs.
Dare to be a Daniel! Throw open your windows and pray, not as a show, but as a shower of praise and thanksgiving highlighting the glory and goodness of God.
Pastor Brent