In the Lion's Den (Sign, Seal and Deliver)...
Today, during my lunch break, I starting reading the Book of Daniel. I have read the Book of Daniel on more than one occasion, but for some reason, today it actually came to life in my mind and my spirit. Can you say, Illumination,,,Illumination. I read chapters 1-6 and each chapter has it's own unique story and a life lesson that we can glean from, however, right now, I am going to focus on Chapter 6, Daniel in the Lion's Den. I don't know how many times I have read and/or heard about this story, but today the Holy Spirit used Daniel's story to remind me how powerful we as Christians are.
We all know the story, because Daniel proved himself more capable and more responsible then the other administrators and high officers, the king made plans to place him over the entire empire. And just like haters, jealousy kicks in, and the scheming begins. They tried their hardest to find fault with Daniel, but of course they couldn't, why? Because Daniel was a faithful man. He was responsible, he was a man of integrity and was completely trustworthy. So they concluded, the only chance of accusing him of anything would be in connection with the rules of Daniel's relationship with God. The first mistake the enemy made was thinking he was messing with Daniel's religion, what he didn't know was, Daniel had a real relationship with God, not religion. It's easy to jeopardize religion, but ones relationship with God is a whole different ball game. You can destroy religion all day long but please don't try to hinder our relationship with God, and even if you try, Enter at your own risk.
So, the enemy is so furious that he is now influencing those in power and governmental offices to make a law, giving orders that for the next 30 days anyone caught praying, except to the king, will be thrown into the den of lions. This law would go completely against what we as Christians believe. Even after the laws were created and enforced, Daniel, didn't change a thing. He continued to pray to the God of heaven, then and only then, they "found" something on him, they accused him of breaking the law. You know the rest, he was thrown into the den of lions and God shut the mouths of the lions. But, what the enemy meant for bad, God meant it for good. The plan backfired and all those who were against Daniel, were thrown in the same den of lions, along with their wives and children, and all of them were destroyed.
That brings me to my next point and what the Holy Spirit reminded me of today. To my brothers and sisters in Christ, this is not deep at all, this is just a reminder of something you already know, I am just going to do my due diligence and remind you again so you can be encouraged, I know I was. I was reminded of something so simple but yet profound. WE ARE CHILDREN OF THE MOST HIGH GOD. We are powerful in Christ Jesus and no matter how many laws are created, signed and enforced, WE still win. At the end of it all, God signs, seals, and delivers. God reigns and the enemy is defeated. God isn't moved by new laws, matter of fact He is not even surprised. Guess what, he prophesied it was going to happen anyway. It's not a mystery.
Just like our brother Daniel, we must continue to do our part, no matter what laws are being created against us. We must continue praying without ceasing. We must remain faithful, trustworthy, responsible and diligently walking in integrity and love. We must not be moved by what is happening or what is coming, because it will all backfire. God will fight our battles, He will destroy the enemy and his followers, He will take care of the laws of the land.
Remember whenever the enemy can't find fault with you, and all he sees is the favor of God on your life, he will create something to entrap you, and even then God will protect you and in turn destroy your accusers. So keep the faith, trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding...Believe he will protect and deliver you from the hands of the enemy, because HE will.
Thank You LORD, for your Word of Encouragement for your children, for such a time as this.
P.S. During these trying times, God is still GOD and we are His Children, and that my friend will never change...
In Jesus Name Amen,
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