No Matter What

“…O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?” Daniel 6:20

Daniel is, without a doubt, a favorite Bible character of many – and for good reason. I love his purpose…his steadfastness…his determination. When Daniel heard about the decree that had just been signed – banning any prayer to God – we see his reaction in Daniel 6:10…

“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.” 

Daniel just kept praying.

As I continued to read this morning, I came to verse 20 – the verse at the beginning of this post – and the phrase “whom thou servest continually” stood out to me. I like what a commentator said about this phrase:

“Whom thou servest continually – At all times, and in all circumstances: as a captive in a distant land; in places of honor and power; when surrounded by the great who worship other gods; and when threatened with death for your devotion to the service of God. This had been the character of Daniel, and it was natural to refer to it now.” ~ Albert Barnes

Simply put, Daniel just kept on serving God no matter what came his way. What a great example for each of us this morning! As my mom said recently, “Just keep on keeping on! It will be worth it all when we see Jesus.” Amen!

“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.” Acts 20:24