‭‭Daniel‬ ‭6‬:‭16‬, ‭19‬-‭23‬ ‭ESV‬‬ — Then the king commanded, and Daniel was brought and cast into the den of lions. The king declared to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!” Then, at break of day, the king arose and went in haste to the den of lions. As he came near to the den where Daniel was, he cried out in a tone of anguish. The king declared to Daniel, “O Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?” Then Daniel said to the king, “O king, live forever! My God sent his angel and shut the lions’ mouths, and they have not harmed me, because I was found blameless before him; and also before you, O king, I have done no harm.” Then the king was exceedingly glad, and commanded that Daniel be taken up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no kind of harm was found on him, because he had trusted in his God.

This week we have been sharing about Major Prophet Daniel who was taken into captivity from Jerusalem to Babylon to serve in the royal palace. 

Daniel was persecuted for worshiping God. The king was tricked into throwing Daniel into the lions’ den. God rescued Daniel from the mouths of lions. I love the image of God sending His angel to shut the mouths of the lions. This imagery reminds me of Psalm 23 where God sets up a table for us in the presence of our enemies. 

On this Faith Friday, recall times that God has rescued you from the mouths of lions. Often when our faith is tested, we attempt to do the heavy lifting instead of turning it over to God in prayer and seeking His protection, provision, and favor. Just like we have PPE, personal protective equipment, we have PPF, protection, provision, and favor with God. Will you turn your burdens over in prayer and allow God to work abundantly and exceeding above all that you can imagine?

Let’s pray. Dear God, You are able to do immeasurably more than all I ask or imagine, according to Your power that is at work within me, to You be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬-‭21‬ ‭NIV‬‬)

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