Truth
Daniel and his friends model unyielding faithfulness to God even under the threat of torture and death. The history of God’s people is filled with stories of those who have been willing to give their lives rather than deny their faith. May the testimonies found in this book continually remind us of God’s faithfulness and His presence with those who are called to walk through this ultimate test and sacrifice.
Action
Diligently seek to walk daily in God’s wisdom. Even under the threat of death, Daniel gave wise counsel. Understand that stress exposes a person’s true heart and character. Daniel 2:14 Then with counsel and wisdom Daniel answered Arioch, the captain of the king’s guard, who had gone out to kill the wise men of Babylon
Turn immediately to the Lord when faced with threatening circumstances. Gather others to pray and seek God’s mercy, insight, and strategy with you. Daniel 2:17-18 Then Daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions, that they might seek mercies from the God of heaven concerning this secret, so that Daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
Be bold in giving glory to God when He enables you to overcome an otherwise impossible situation. Believe that our God can do what no other can and He works miracles. Daniel 2:27-28 Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, “The secret which the king has demanded, the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, and the soothsayers cannot declare to the king. But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will be in the latter days. Your dream, and the visions of your head upon your bed, were these:
Believe that God is able to deliver you from even the most difficult circumstances. Be willing to endure the worst rather than deny your faith in the Lord. Commit your life into His loving hands. He will not disappoint you. Daniel 3:16-18 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up.”
In the last days, are you willing to sacrifice all including death of self and of family members to remain faithful to God? Are you preparing for this possibility? Are you ready now?
Our number one priority should be preparing for the coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ by reading the Word of God and applying it to our lives without compromise.
1 Chronicles 16:33 Then the trees of the woods shall rejoice before the LORD, For He is coming to judge the earth.
Joel 2:31 The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the coming of the great and awesome day of the LORD.
Obadiah 1:15 “ For the day of the LORD upon all the nations is near; As you have done, it shall be done to you; Your reprisal shall return upon your own head.
Blessings to you,
Tony Sanchez
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