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How Can I "Dare to be a Daniel"?

2/28/2013

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     The Old Testament's Daniel held convictions that were not for sale. In the face of the lion's den, he would not capitulate. As I have been thinking this week of Pastor Saeed, the American pastor imprisoned in Iran, I have been thinking a lot about how to be a Daniel in my own place in life. So, this morning's devotion from Classic Christianity: A Year of Timeless Devotions, Vol 1. was most appropriate:

         Daniel would not be swayed by popular opinion. ... His religion was not a mere convenience, it was a consuming passion. He would not capitulate, even in the face of the lion’s den, to a decree that interfered with his soul’s right of worshiping God. And so, Daniel took his stand. He refused to be regimented. His devotion was unequivocal and Daniel did not waver even when death roared.
            Daniel was a man who believed it was wrong to run when we should stand. He believed it was wrong to be weak when we should be strong. As the Sunday School song teaches, we should all dare to be a Daniel!
            How our day needs unalloyed, uncompromising men like Daniel. Daniel would not be coerced to do wrong, even by a king’s decree. He was as faithful in his spiritual life after as he was before the decree was signed. No earthly authority could tongue-tie Daniel’s loyalty to God. His convictions concerning God were deep as life itself, and dearer. 
            Daniel showed utter obliviousness to consequences. He lived dangerously, but victoriously. He was not careful about his life, but he was careful about his conduct. Neither Daniel, nor Paul, ever asked, “Is this a safe course for me?” Their question was, “Is this right?” Daniel marches down history’s thoroughfare with strident step because he would not compromise with the world.



     Like Daniel - like Pastor Saeed, and Paul, and all of those who have gone before them, if I want to be an influence for God, it begins with how I live my life. It begins with declaring the truth of God, without compromising with the world. It begins today, right here, right now.  Daniel 6:1-23. I'm in - how about you?
For His Glory!
Cara and Patti

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