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MAN CANNOT SAVE
SEPTEMBER 26
Daniel 6:14-17
MAN CANNOT SAVE
According to the law of the Medes and Persians, once a law is set and the king has signed it, no one can change it. Not even the king. When King Darius knew that Daniel had broken the decree, he was very displeased with himself. He realised that it was an evil plot to destroy this man of God who had served him with distinction.
Darius liked Daniel for his excellent spirit and showed great favour toward him. The prospect of throwing Daniel into the lions’ den caused him to be deeply troubled. He probably also felt guilty for signing the decree. Darius tried all means and ways to save Daniel from this cruel death. He labored until the evening, but was not able to find a way of escape for Daniel. There was no choice but to send Daniel into the den of hungry lions. Daniel’s enemies must have thought they succeeded in destroying Daniel once and for all!
As Daniel was cast into the den, Darius spoke to him saying "Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee." What a testimony! Here was a heathen king who comforted himself and also Daniel that God would save him.
Man can try to save but he is limited in many ways. Darius tried to deliver Daniel but he was limited by his own decree. He couldn’t do anything even though he was king. We cannot trust in man to provide the way of escape in times of trouble. We can only trust and pray to God for help. Man will disappoint but God will never fail us. Are you facing any problems in your life? Put your trust in Him today.
Thought: "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God." (Psalm 20:7)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, there are many things out of my control. Help me to trust in You and not man for help. Sometimes, the way ahead seems uncertain, and I pray that in times like that, I’d be strong and continue in my spiritual disciplines and pray and wait. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Daniel 6:14-17
MAN CANNOT SAVE
According to the law of the Medes and Persians, once a law is set and the king has signed it, no one can change it. Not even the king. When King Darius knew that Daniel had broken the decree, he was very displeased with himself. He realised that it was an evil plot to destroy this man of God who had served him with distinction.
Darius liked Daniel for his excellent spirit and showed great favour toward him. The prospect of throwing Daniel into the lions’ den caused him to be deeply troubled. He probably also felt guilty for signing the decree. Darius tried all means and ways to save Daniel from this cruel death. He labored until the evening, but was not able to find a way of escape for Daniel. There was no choice but to send Daniel into the den of hungry lions. Daniel’s enemies must have thought they succeeded in destroying Daniel once and for all!
As Daniel was cast into the den, Darius spoke to him saying "Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee." What a testimony! Here was a heathen king who comforted himself and also Daniel that God would save him.
Man can try to save but he is limited in many ways. Darius tried to deliver Daniel but he was limited by his own decree. He couldn’t do anything even though he was king. We cannot trust in man to provide the way of escape in times of trouble. We can only trust and pray to God for help. Man will disappoint but God will never fail us. Are you facing any problems in your life? Put your trust in Him today.
Thought: "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God." (Psalm 20:7)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, there are many things out of my control. Help me to trust in You and not man for help. Sometimes, the way ahead seems uncertain, and I pray that in times like that, I’d be strong and continue in my spiritual disciplines and pray and wait. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Posted in Junior