Daniel and King Darius

Daniel 6:1-28

Daniel, even though he was an Israelite in exile, he was honorable. That reminds me of Joseph. If God meant the exile of Joseph for good, what is God doing here?

King Darius trusted Daniel because he was honorable and faithful. Daniel was not liked by the other rulers because he was honorable and faithful. This says something about them I think.

Darius, took counsel from these men-whom he didn't trust as much as he trusted Daniel, and yet he didn't think why are they asking this thing. It became apparent, and yet Darius was bound by the oath he made. Be careful by whom we swear, and to whom we listen and from whom we take counsel.

It says that when Daniel knew the document was signed...had he been waiting, was this to mean he did it anyway-or because of the document? Poor Darius, his most trusted advisor must be put to death; a horrible death being devoured by lions. Darius, king of a large empire witnessed the strength of Daniel's convictions, and fasted on his behalf. Not even knowing this God of Daniel, but knowing Daniel.

Daniel is not harmed, and the King decrees that all people must recognize the living God of Daniel-with fear and trembling they must acknowledge the one God. He says: "He delivers and rescues;
he works signs and wonders in heaven and on earth, he who has saved Daniel from the power of the lions."

Our lives can be like that of Daniel; a witness to those around us. Do we recognize and remark upon the signs and wonders in our midst?

I think we might wish to.
See you tomorrow.
-maggie