#soap # Daniel 06 ## Title: God Does Miracles and Shows Others His Glory ## Scripture: (Daniel 6:20-23) As he approached the den, he called out to Daniel in a worried voice, “Daniel, servant of the living God, was your God whom you continually serve able to rescue you from the lions?” Then Daniel spoke to the king, “O king, live forever! My God sent his angel and closed the lions’ mouths so that they have not harmed me because I was found to be innocent before him. Nor have I done any harm to you, O king.” Then the king was delighted and gave an order to haul Daniel up from the den. So Daniel was hauled up out of the den. He had no injury of any kind because he had trusted in his God. (NET) ## Observation: In this passage, Daniel has been tricked into defying the laws of the land. He had a choice, but chose to honor the Lord. This is where the line is always drawn. We honor and obey the laws of the land unless they conflict with God’s Word. His law is higher than any other. When Daniel did this, he signed his death warrant. The king didn’t want to do this to Daniel, but the law was clear. However, God’s ways are higher, and He saved Daniel’s life. This was used by God to show the king who was really in charge. God does not always save us from difficult situations. However, when He does, it is to show His glory to others. If He asks us to walk into a “lions’ den” in our own lives, there is always a reason. He is there with us. ## Application: Trust the Lord. Whatever He brings you to, He will bring you through. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always leading us and saving us for Your glory.