The Bullies

Day Five – Great People Give God Glory

The trap was set.  “Oh yeah, we’ve got the magic key in our hands. This law signed by Darius will take care of Daniel… bring him to ruin and end Darius’ plan to make Daniel the head honcho. Let’s sneak over to Daniel’s house and catch him praying. Ha Ha!”

The enemies of God’s man

roared with laughter. Daniel’s radical prayer life was about to back fire. The King had signed the decree, a law contrived by these governors, stating no one could

ask anything from anyone except Darius. Darius was pumped by the proclamation and quickly signed it.   

Daniel knew the law. He prayed anyway. To dishonor God was shameful. He couldn’t bear it.

Sneering messengers eagerly reported, “Your Majesty, you signed this law but guess who broke it? Oh yeah…your beloved Daniel.”

So Daniel was seized and thrown into the den of lions. But the king was sad. He didn’t sleep a wink all night. In the morning he sprinted to the lion’s den. “Daniel, did your God save you?”

“Your Majesty, my God has sent his

angels and shut the mouth of the lions.”

“Woo hoo!” shouted King Darius and without a second thought commanded the conspirators of Daniel to be thrown into the den of lions. Now what happened next is unbelievable—but it’s true!

Daniel’s once jeering enemies were now scared out of their wits. As soon as

they were pitched into the den, hungry lions devoured them in mid- air.   Their

bones rattled as they hit bottom!

Daniel was honored. His enemies were shamed, and the king made a decree that all nations should tremble before the God of Daniel.

” He alone is the living God, steadfast and sure. His kingdom is forever!”

Daniel 6:25-26

Daniel was bullied—too radical they said. But he was a leader—he made a

difference. So can you. Go for it!

Dear Lord, Help me. I want to honor You above all!