Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Tues Devo: Restore my Roar, Part 4

Daniel 6:16 “Then the king gave orders, and Daniel was brought in and cast into the lions den. The king spoke and said to Daniel ‘Your God whom you constantly serve will Himself deliver you.” (NASB)

Hello,

Ah, the story of Daniel and the lions den…how to pick a verse or two, but not include all of Daniel 6? I picked this one because of King Darius’ perspective is the reflection I want us to have on Daniel – his consistency and constancy. As those around Daniel began to get jealous of his ascent in the kingdom, they hatched the plan to Darius. Daniel knew of the plan – but didn’t alter his behavior. So, as prayer was outlawed, Daniel just kept doing his same thing. Even though he was favored by the King, Darius knew he couldn’t change the law. I almost wonder if Darius had a “duh” moment here where he thought, man I should have remembered Daniel and the fact that he would just keep doing what he normally does – and never sign the law. But, he didn’t think of that, he signed the law.
Daniel didn’t base his relationship with God on circumstance – it was a real and deep relationship. He acted with both consistency and constancy in that relationship, even when circumstances changed. God was able to use that consistency and constancy to show His power.
When we are consistent and constant, others notice as Darius did. Be consistent – be constant….don’t stop serving and loving God.

Have a blessed day


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