Reading: Daniel 6
My Verse: "When Daniel knew that the document had been signed,
he went to his house where he had windows
in his upper chamber open towards Jerusalem.
He got down on his knees three times a day
and prayed and gave thanks before his God,
as he had done previously" (Daniel 6:10).
Who does not love the story of Daniel and the Lions's Den? It is a most wonderful illustration of Your greatness and love for Your own, LORD God. I learn so much from this story every time I read it. Today, what stands out to me is how disciplined Daniel is. He did not let the schemes of his enemies sway him from his disciplined life of prayer.
It makes me realize how woefully lacking I am in this area. It doesn't seem to take much to get me out of my habit of daily prayer and worship. The tyranny of the urgent gets me every time!
This is an area that is definitely challenging for me and I have had to learn with your gracious help, LORD God! I am constantly reminding myself of 2 Timothy 1:7.
"For God gave us a spirit not of fear
but of power
and love
and self-control."
This is what you give us LORD God if we ask it. Daniel prayed three times a day. He did it because it was what got him through the many challenges required of him. And it was so very obvious in his life, so obvious that others recognized it.
"Then this Daniel became distinguished above all the other high officials and satraps,
because an excellent spirit was in him.
And the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom" (Daniel 6:3).
While Daniel had distinguished himself before previous kings, he also did before this new king. It was seen that Daniel always did what was right and good for the kingdom. He, Daniel, was steadfast, dependable, wise and sure in all that he did in his job.
He did not let the politics and schemes of his enemies sway him, even though his life was threatened.
So inspiring! LORD God, lead "me in paths of righteousness" that I may honor you in how I live my life.
I read this wonderful article on this verse some time ago and have forgotten the source but it spoke of how righteousness is a true inner goodness, rightness. It represents a combination of skill, wisdom, power, and steadfastness for good that makes it very attractive. Righteousness is the deepest sort of attractive way of being/living. To be a good and true person reflects that goodness and truth of our LORD and savior, Jesus Christ. I love it and want so much for that. This is what Daniel did - he reflected You, LORD God in the way he lived.
A disciplined life does not sound attractive but it is the most attractive way of being as it is what enables me to walk those wonderful paths of righteousness that You lead me on LORD God.
Thank you for the disciplined life of Daniel.
Ditat Deus - God Enriches!
My Verse: "When Daniel knew that the document had been signed,
he went to his house where he had windows
in his upper chamber open towards Jerusalem.
He got down on his knees three times a day
and prayed and gave thanks before his God,
as he had done previously" (Daniel 6:10).
Who does not love the story of Daniel and the Lions's Den? It is a most wonderful illustration of Your greatness and love for Your own, LORD God. I learn so much from this story every time I read it. Today, what stands out to me is how disciplined Daniel is. He did not let the schemes of his enemies sway him from his disciplined life of prayer.
It makes me realize how woefully lacking I am in this area. It doesn't seem to take much to get me out of my habit of daily prayer and worship. The tyranny of the urgent gets me every time!
This is an area that is definitely challenging for me and I have had to learn with your gracious help, LORD God! I am constantly reminding myself of 2 Timothy 1:7.
"For God gave us a spirit not of fear
but of power
and love
and self-control."
This is what you give us LORD God if we ask it. Daniel prayed three times a day. He did it because it was what got him through the many challenges required of him. And it was so very obvious in his life, so obvious that others recognized it.
"Then this Daniel became distinguished above all the other high officials and satraps,
because an excellent spirit was in him.
And the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom" (Daniel 6:3).
While Daniel had distinguished himself before previous kings, he also did before this new king. It was seen that Daniel always did what was right and good for the kingdom. He, Daniel, was steadfast, dependable, wise and sure in all that he did in his job.
He did not let the politics and schemes of his enemies sway him, even though his life was threatened.
So inspiring! LORD God, lead "me in paths of righteousness" that I may honor you in how I live my life.
I read this wonderful article on this verse some time ago and have forgotten the source but it spoke of how righteousness is a true inner goodness, rightness. It represents a combination of skill, wisdom, power, and steadfastness for good that makes it very attractive. Righteousness is the deepest sort of attractive way of being/living. To be a good and true person reflects that goodness and truth of our LORD and savior, Jesus Christ. I love it and want so much for that. This is what Daniel did - he reflected You, LORD God in the way he lived.
A disciplined life does not sound attractive but it is the most attractive way of being as it is what enables me to walk those wonderful paths of righteousness that You lead me on LORD God.
Thank you for the disciplined life of Daniel.
Ditat Deus - God Enriches!
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