Read: Daniel 6:1-28; 2 Peter 3:1-18; Psalm 119:129-152; Proverbs 28:21-22
Daniel was appointed one of the three administrators over the 120 satraps. The other satraps and administrators were jealous of Daniel and searched for some scandal to discredit him. His life was beyond reproach and so was his business dealings so the only thing they could find to use against him was his relationship with his God. They devised a way to trap him and the king who favored him so much. They thought their plan was a success. The king seemed to me more distressed than Daniel in his duty to throw him into the lion’s den. Daniel had seen God do too many things to worry about a few hungry lions. He spent the night with the deprived lions and saw God’s deliverance. The king got to see how God delivers the ones who are faithful to him and he became a believer of God himself.
This story is such a reminder that when we honor God, he honors us. God knows how to protect his reputation and protect his own.
Second Peter was written to remind the church that Jesus was coming back again and the earth would one day be destroyed by fire. Then God will create a new heaven and a new earth. Peter reminds us how to live as we wait for this to happen. We are to do everything we can to remain spotless, blameless and at peace with him.
Lord, may we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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