WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
Daniel 6:24-28
Psalm 7:1-17

“O LORD my God,
in thee do I put my trust …”

GOD’S OMNIPOTENT POWER

While God permitted His people to fall into captivity (because of their rebellion) nevertheless He did not forsake them. He continued to move among them and to manifest His wonder-working power, thus preparing them for eventual deliverance.

The lessons in these first six chapters of Daniel have a wider application beyond Jewry. The lessons are for God’s people everywhere. We quote from Thomas Myers, editor of Calvin’s commentary: “Throughout these lectures, we are ever taught that we can see God only by being pure in heart. The preparation for spiritual insight into holy mysteries is purity of conscience and singleness of eye … Our lot on earth must be to walk more by faith than by sight. This is the chief exercise of the soul, which is essential to its vitality and growth …”

Daniel’s life is our best example of serving God with a pure heart and walking by faith, not by sight. The walk of faith is a fearless walk. For he who fears God need fear nobody!

THOUGHT: What are some of the lessons that Daniel’s life has taught me?
PRAYER: Father, may I fear Thee only, and therefore I need fear no man.