SAVES: "God saves you from the power of the lions." Daniel 6:27

"He delivers, and He saves; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has saved Daniel from the power of the lions." Daniel 6:27

Prayer:

God of my salvation, thank You for sending Jesus Christ to save all who trust in Him from the power of the lions. I praise You, Lord Jesus, for the signs and wonders of salvation You accomplished through Your death and resurrection. Guide someone across my path today, Holy Spirit, who feels beaten and devoured in a “lion’s den.” Use me to point them to faith in Jesus, who delivers and saves all who call upon His name. Amen!

REVERENCE: "Fear and reverence God, who rules forever." Daniel 6:26

Then King Darius sent this message to the people of every race and nation and language throughout the world: “Peace and prosperity to you! “I decree that everyone throughout my kingdom must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. For He is the living God, and He will endure forever. His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His rule will never end." Daniel 6:25-26

Prayer:
I bow in reverence before Your presence, Abba Father, acknowledging You as the living God who rules over all and is worthy of praise, honor, and glory. I pray that Your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Lord Jesus, I need You and confess You as my Lord and Savior. Please use me today, as You used Daniel, to pray for someone who needs a miracle. Hear our feeble cry as we call upon Your mighty name, and bring them to salvation. Hosanna in the highest!

Living Truth:

• "But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine." Psalm 33:18-19
• "You who fear Him, trust in the Lord—He is their help and shield." Psalm 115:11
• "Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in His ways." Psalm 128:1

VINDICATED: “God will vindicate you when you are falsely accused.” Daniel 6:22

At the first light of dawn, the king got up and hurried to the lions’ den. When he came near the den, he called to Daniel in an anguished voice, “Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to rescue you from the lions?”
Daniel answered, “May the king live forever! My God sent his angel, and He shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.” The king was overjoyed and ordered that Daniel be lifted out of the den. And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. At the king’s command, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought in and thrown into the lions’ den, along with their wives and children. And before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones. Daniel 6:19-24

Prayer:
I will trust in Jesus Christ, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. I recall, Lord Jesus, how You were falsely accused, rejected by those You came to save, tortured, and crucified upon a cross of shame, even though You were completely sinless. As You sent Your angel to shut the mouths of lions and vindicate Daniel, silence every lie spoken against me and vindicate me, O LORD. Keep my heart free from bitterness and a spirit of revenge, so I can boldly testify of Your great faithfulness and wonderful salvation. I place my life in Your hands and pray this in Your mighty name, my Lord and Savior. 

RESCUED: "Jesus comes to your rescue." Daniel 6:16

So the administrators and high officers went straight to the king and reminded him about his law. “Did you not sign a law that for the next thirty days any person who prays to anyone, divine or human—except to you, Your Majesty—will be thrown into the den of lions?”
“Yes,” the king replied, “that decision stands; it is an official law of the Medes and Persians that cannot be revoked.”
Then they told the king, “That man Daniel, one of the captives from Judah, is ignoring you and your law. He still prays to his God three times a day.” Hearing this, the king was deeply troubled, and he tried to think of a way to save Daniel. He spent the rest of the day looking for a way to get Daniel out of this predicament. In the evening the men went together to the king and said, “Your Majesty, you know that according to the law of the Medes and the Persians, no law that the king signs can be changed.”
So at last the king gave orders for Daniel to be arrested and thrown into the den of lions. The king said to him, “May your God, whom you serve so faithfully, rescue you.” A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den. The king sealed the stone with his own royal seal and the seals of his nobles, so that no one could rescue Daniel. Then the king returned to his palace and spent the night fasting. He refused his usual entertainment and couldn’t sleep at all that night. Daniel 6:12-18

Prayer:

Come quickly to rescue me, O God! Come quickly to help me, Lord Jesus! Thank You for standing by my side and strengthening my faith to trust in Your almighty power to deliver me from the lion’s mouth according to our Father’s perfect will. Fill my heart with Your perfect love, which casts out all fear, so that I may dare to be like Daniel and inspire my family and friends to trust in Your saving power whenever they face a difficult predicament. I praise and worship You for the awesome miracles You perform for those who place their faith in You. I ask this in Your mighty name, my Lord and Savior. Hosanna [save now]!

Living Truth:

• "But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion." 2 Timothy 4:17
• "I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Philippians 1:20-2
• "But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God." Acts 20:24

PRAY: Persist in fervent prayer and give thanks to God." Daniel 6:10

So the administrators and high officers went to the king and said, “Long live King Darius! We are all in agreement—we administrators, officials, high officers, advisers, and governors—that the king should make a law that will be strictly enforced. Give orders that for the next thirty days any person who prays to anyone, divine or human—except to you, Your Majesty—will be thrown into the den of lions. And now, Your Majesty, issue and sign this law so it cannot be changed, an official law of the Medes and Persians that cannot be revoked.” So King Darius signed the law.
But when Daniel learned that the law had been signed, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its windows open toward Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God. Then the officials went together to Daniel’s house and found him praying and asking for God’s help. So they went straight to the king and reminded him about his law. “Did you not sign a law that for the next thirty days any person who prays to anyone, divine or human—except to you, Your Majesty—will be thrown into the den of lions?” Yes,” the king replied, “that decision stands; it is an official law of the Medes and Persians that cannot be revoked.” Daniel 6:6-12

Prayer:
Like Daniel, I will run into God's presence, remain unbendable in prayer, and be faithful to Jesus Christ, even if my obedience brings persecution. I realize, Lord God, that the day is coming when believing in Jesus Christ, praying to You, or reading the Bible could be outlawed in the United States. I pray for Christians who are facing intense persecution today in countries such as North Korea, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, Eritrea, Syria, and Nigeria, to name only a few. Please honor their courage, protect their families, and strengthen their faith as they continue to trust in Your faithfulness. Thank You, Holy Spirit, for reminding me that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither my fears for today nor my worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate me from God’s love. No power in the sky above or human power in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate me from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord! My salvation and hope of eternal life are found in Jesus, my Savior. Hallelujah!

FAITHFUL: “Be faithful to God, who honors your trustworthiness.” Daniel 6:4

Then the other administrators and high officers began searching for some fault in the way Daniel was handling government affairs, but they couldn’t find anything to criticize or condemn. He was faithful, always responsible, and completely trustworthy. So they concluded, “Our only chance of finding grounds for accusing Daniel will be in connection with the law of his God.” Daniel 6:4-5

Prayer:
Jesus loved me to the point of death, even death on a cross. I want to follow in Your footsteps, Lord Jesus, and remain faithful to God as Daniel did in a pagan society. Please form in me Your character of unwavering integrity so that I may be responsible and completely trustworthy in everything You entrust to me. When others search for reasons to criticize or accuse me, let them find no fault in my conduct except for my devotion to You. Strengthen my faith, Holy Spirit, so I never compromise my obedience to Christ, and remain faithful to Him even unto death. I ask this in Jesus’ mighty name.

DISTINGUISHED: “God’s Spirit distinguishes you among others.” Daniel 6:3

Now it pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss. Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. Daniel 6:1-3

Prayer:
Less like me and more like Jesus! My heart rejoices, Heavenly Father, to see how You choose ordinary people, those the world rejects or despises, and transform them into distinguished servants who stand out from the crowd. I am who I am because of the boundless love and unmerited favor You have freely given me through Christ, my Savior. Fill me, Holy Spirit, with the virtues of Jesus Christ, so I may be a faithful and distinguished instrument God uses to point the forgotten, despised, and brokenhearted to faith in Jesus. I ask this in His mighty name.