The Power of Faith (cont)
What risks did Daneil choose to take by faith and what was the result? Daniel 6:10

In Daniel chapter 6, there was was a decree written by the King. Actually, I am not sure that the decree was written during this particular time or some time before. As I read the text, it seems the decree was written some time before and was suppose to be enforced by all succeeding Kings.

At any rate, the decree stated that during the next 30 days anyone who prays to any god orman except the King would be thrown into the Lion's Den.

The background information in the chapter is as follows: King Darius appointed 3 administrators, one of which was Daniel. Since Daniel was so distinguished the King had planned to set him over the whole kindgdom. So all the administrators and satraps would have to report to him. Of course they did not want that. At this point the administrators and the satraps tried to fins something to charge against Daniel, but could not. They knew the only way they would fis something would be if it had something to do with the law of God.

They knew that Daniel prayed three times a day. He did not pay attention to this law of the land because he was committed to being faithful to God. So the administrators found the decree and reported this back to the King Darius. They reminded the King of the decree and also let him know that Daniel was praying. King Darius had no choice but to throw Daniel in the Lion's Den.

However, because Daniel was faithful in prayer and to God, he was spared. Daniel stayed in the den all night long and the Lions did not touch him nor harm him. He came out without any wounds.

Application: Sometimes we have to take risks of faith for God to show him we will be faithful.