SATURDAY, MAY 12
Daniel 6:12-17
Lamentations 3:50-58

“Till the LORD look down,
and behold from heaven …”

SWIFT SENTENCE

The evidence was undeniable. The charge was energetically pressed. It could have been quite a crowd of accusers who had assembled to catch Daniel “in the act,” and now to appear before the king. It was a bloodthirsty mob, determined to see the last of Daniel.

The evil and despicable character of the accusers is seen in Daniel 6:13 by the way they made reference to “… That Daniel, which is of the children of the captivity of Judah ….”

In their venomous hatred of Daniel, they ignored the fact that he was the “Head of the Civil Service,” chief of the three presidents.

“That Daniel” is a derogatory and insulting address. Instead of acknowledging Daniel’s high position, they reminded the king that Daniel was merely one of the foreign captive slaves, potentially troublesome and disloyal to the throne.

What a vile and evil band of accusers!

Have you encountered such people in the course of your work? Maybe even in the home? Or in church? What did you do? What do you think God wants you to do?

THOUGHT: (Read Psalm 2.)
PRAYER: Lord, may I always hope in Thee, even in the time of storm.