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And when you look at it like that, the choice seems so simple—so obvious. 12 So they approached the king and asked about his royal decree: “Did you not sign a decree that for thirty days any man who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the den of lions?” The king replied, “According to the law of the Medes and Persians the order stands, and it cannot be repealed.” 13 Then they told the king, “Daniel, one of the exiles from Judah, shows no regard for you, O king, or for the decree that you have signed. Of course, I should believe God over Satan! Please enable JavaScript, How To Walk in our Right-Standing with God, Is Your Faith the God-Kind of Faith Series, The Laws of Faith Concerning Giving Series, Your Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste Series. 15 Then the men approached the king together and said to him, “Remember, O king, that by the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.” 16 So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the den of lions. One of the more interesting scientific discoveries is that we are actually “hard-wired” to believe in God, even though the mythical “god spot” in the brain that some people once suggested must exist does not, in fact, exist. 7 All the royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers, and governors have agreed that the king should establish an ordinance and enforce a decree that for thirty days anyone who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the den of lions. In the biblical story of the Prodigal Son, Jesus answers all those questions that lurk in the heart of so many believers. Especially if we want to live the kind of Christian life God expects from His children. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!” 17 A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that nothing concerning Daniel could be changed. On the other hand, sometimes, when presented with the allure of sin, I was able to see through the deception and believe God at His promises. He’s the greatest deceiver in the history of the world and he’s a master at presenting to us a picture of a better, fuller life apart from obedience to God, and far too often I stupidly took the bait. 27 He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” 28 So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian. Berean Study, Ephesians 1:17-21: 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power 20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. Is life’s best found in a life of obedience to God? 26 I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end. Berean Study, Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 10 Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before. When God says something, we believe it. Again, every time, God’s Word was true. God loves it when His people believe Him. 18 Then the king went to his palace and spent the night fasting. Either way, you will eventually believe Him. Believe in yourself, have compassion for you and others and build a good foundation of faith and self-esteem. He still makes his petition three times a day.” 14 As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him. It is too important to believe in ourselves to not do this for one another. The Bible tells us that “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness” (Rom. Want to get in touch? I’m broken down and tired, and those days are long past me. * Indicated Required Field See our Privacy Policy. We find it in almost every book of Scripture from the Old to the New Testaments. Or you will choose sin and experience the consequences. See our holiday shipping schedule to receive your gifts on time. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” 23 The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den, and when Daniel was lifted out of the den, no wounds whatsoever were found on him, because he had trusted in his God. Can you heal him?” Jesus responded, “Take me to where he is and I will heal him.” What the soldier said next, stopped Jesus in his tracks. 20 When he reached the den, he cried out in a voice of anguish, “O Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?” 21 Then Daniel replied, “O king, may you live forever! An interesting theme runs through the entire Bible. Please see below for details. Friends, the reason Jesus told this parable (and why pastors like me continue to retell it) is to serve as a gentle and loving warning to all of us. 8:6–8). He believed that if Jesus said the words it was absolutely going to happen. 8 Therefore, O king, establish the decree and sign the document so that it cannot be changed—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.” 9 Therefore King Darius signed the written decree. While I do not believe that all notable scientists are atheistic in their worldview, this does lead one to ask if there are any good reasons for believing in God’s existence. The Natural Compulsion to Believe in God. In Genesis, God came to Abraham, really out of nowhere, and told him that he and his wife Sarah were going to have a baby in their old age. But they’re also questions Satan desperately hopes you answer wrongly. No human being can exist without some type of faith. 24 At the command of the king, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the den of lions—they and their children and wives. I have not seen faith like that in all of Israel.” What in the world did this soldier do that caused Jesus to stand there in jaw-dropping awe? Matt Carter serves as the Pastor of Preaching and Vision at Austin Stone Community Church in Austin, Texas, which has grown from a core team of 15 to over 8,000 attending each Sunday since he planted it in 2002. from Southwestern Seminary and a Doctorate in Expositional Preaching from Southeastern Seminary. All You have to do is say the word, and I know he will be healed” (see Matt. Everyone has faith in something. Am I missing out by truly following Christ? The prodigal has bought the lie, and death is coming. by Matt Carter on Wednesday, August 07, 2019 at 1:27 PM. 11 Then these men went as a group and found Daniel petitioning and imploring his God. Matt also co-authored a novel of historical fiction, Steal Away Home which tells the real-life story of famed pastor Charles Spurgeon’s unlikely friendship with former slave-turned-missionary, Thomas Johnson. Let’s see how we can please God. Many of you even now are faced with the same dilemma as the prodigal. 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