“Now, Your Majesty, issue the decree and put it in writing so that it cannot be altered—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.” So King Darius put the decree in writing. Daniel 6:8 We see more of Satan’s strategy. Darius’s senior leaders have presented him their “benign” proposal… Continue reading 1-11-24: Do It, Do It Now!
Category: Daily Devotion
1-10-24: The Plot Thickens
“So these administrators and satraps went as a group to the king and said: “May King Darius live forever! The royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers and governors have all agreed that the king should issue an edict and enforce the decree that anyone who prays to any god or human being during the next thirty… Continue reading 1-10-24: The Plot Thickens
1-9-24: No Skeletons In The Closet?
“Finally these men said, “We will never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something to do with the law of his God.” Daniel 6:5 The world fights really dirty. There is no limit which the world is not willing to cross to bring down God and His servants. When… Continue reading 1-9-24: No Skeletons In The Closet?
1-5-25: King Darius
“It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom.” Daniel 6:1 Critics of God and His word hate the book of Daniel. It is full of miracles and prophecies that are so accurate (many of which have been fulfilled) that they claim Daniel was written… Continue reading 1-5-25: King Darius
1-8-24: Above Reproach
“At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, butthey were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent.” Daniel 6:4 God shows us clearly in the life of Daniel how… Continue reading 1-8-24: Above Reproach
1-7-24: Exceptional Work
“Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.” Daniel 6:3 God’s favor and blessing on Daniel are seen once again in verse 2. Darius selects Daniel to be one of the three overseers of the satraps. Thus… Continue reading 1-7-24: Exceptional Work
1-6-24:120 Satraps
“It pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel.The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss.“ Daniel 6:1-2 Daniel Chapter 6 jumps begins with the Medes and Persians organizing the Babylonian kingdom they had just… Continue reading 1-6-24:120 Satraps
1-4-24: God Became Man
“For our sake he made Him to be sin who knew no sin,so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 A prominent plastic surgeon, Maxwell Maltz, tells the following story. There once was a man who had a beautiful wife and family. He lovedher deeply as she did him.… Continue reading 1-4-24: God Became Man
1-3-24: He Started Well
“Some of the plunder taken in battle they dedicated for the repair of the temple of the Lord. And everything dedicated by Samuel the seer and by Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner and Joab son of Zeruiah, and all the other dedicated things were in the care of Shelomith and his relatives.”… Continue reading 1-3-24: He Started Well
1-2-24: “The Demons Tremble”
“You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demonsbelieve and tremble!” James 2:19 Today there are people who say they do not believe in God. They are not concerned about an after life or facing accountability for their lives or their sin. There are many more people who say they believe… Continue reading 1-2-24: “The Demons Tremble”