Dilemma in the Den of Lions (Daniel 6:10) – PART 3

Dilemma in the Den of Lions (Daniel 6:10) – PART 3

Daniel 6:10, Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

Nathan Hale, a great American patriot during the evolutionary War, was captured and hung by British soldiers. His now famous final words were, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." He was willing to die for his nation and its freedom. Here in Daniel 6, we find a man that would rather die than to give up his prayer time with God.

These 122 conspirators plotted against Daniel that they might destroy him. They just presented a falsehood to King Darius in Daniel 6:7. They lied to the king by telling him that all the presidents and princes were in agreement on making a decree that prevented anyone from asking a petition from any God or man, except the king. Then they flattered the king by elevating him to equal ground with Deity.

Darius, having been lied to and flattered with praise, signed the decree. Daniel, knowing the writing was signed, went into his house and his windows being opened in his chamber toward Jerusalem, kneeled down and prayed three times a day and gave thanks as at other times. Daniel was a busy leader but not too busy to pray. If we are too busy to pray then we are too busy! We, as God’s people, need to maintain a constant attitude of prayer. We shouldn’t wait until disaster strikes before we try to pray. Daniel’s prayer time was already open. He prayed and thanked God as he always did. Here was a man who had a consistent walk with God. Daniel was such a godly man that no threat would stop him from praying.

Daniel knew full well what this decree meant and to whom it was aimed. Daniel is one of many in the Bible that were devoted to the Lord in the face of death. It did not change him at all and his enemies were counting on it! He was not going to pray to any man. He was faced with the conflict between man's law and God's law and chose to follow the Lord, no matter what the cost.

Daniel witnessed God’s power. We must recognize God’s power.

• In Daniel 1 -- Daniel Saw God Sustain by Grace.
• In Daniel 2 -- Daniel Saw God Answer Prayer and Provide Wisdom.
• In Daniel 3 -- Daniel Saw God Deliver His Three Companions from The Fiery Furnace.
• In Daniel 4 -- Daniel Saw the Judgment of God on King Nebuchadnezzar.
• In Daniel 5 -- Daniel Saw God Set Down One King and Set Up Another.

Prayer, Father in Heaven, I’m often reminded to pray and leave the results up to You. As You stopped the mouths of the lions from killing Daniel, I depend on You to deliver me from our adversary the devil. As I humbly turn to You, help me to follow You faithfully all the days of my life. In Jesus name, Amen!

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