In Daniel 6, we learn that the King Darius of Babylon redirected his steps to ensure that he now did the right thing. He was the one who abandoned his friend and counsel, consigning Daniel to the dungeon of lions for breach of his decree according to the law of Persia and Medes. He however made a u-turn because he saw he acted under emotional pressure and without foresight- the rumours and laws were a product of conspiracy and should have saw that. Daniel too didn’t help matters, the moment the law was passed by the authority of his day restraining public worship, he continued his resolve and later went upstairs, opening the curtains, facing Jerusalem whilst lifting his hands in humble worship. That was noble and honouring to God, but also some kind of guts against his friend the King- you see, God had to come first, but also the timing required it. It was simple, personal, but yet for some reason resonated. He could worship outside the view of his adversaries, but at that moment where eyes and ears will be on him, he wanted Jehovah God to be the focus, rather than submerging into a cocoon of inactivity. He knew this was a special opportunity to lift God up. Not so he could be a star but to first stir his heart towards God, and inspire others who may take notice. We need not always do this, as God searches the heart and knows our deepest prayers, but at that moment his faith compelled him to point his nation and community to Elohim. By just being one person crying out for God for mercy and help. And God was glorified by it. The result of this selfless attitude was the salvation of many from idolism. The King changed his steps to later be of help to Daniel- a testimony to the power of faith in Daniel, also an act of God at work in the King, and the influence of faith and love for God to a whole generation. Thanks be to God. May God help us to seize the right window of priviledge to glorify God, and may we also have the boldness to retrace steps when there is need to. As for those who insisted on vainly crafted law for a malicious purpose, we need not bother about their end. We see God has it. God bless.
Ecclesiastics 7:8
“Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”
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