"Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before"- Daniel 6:10 (NIV).
Would you continue if there was a law forbidding the worship of God? You might, if you felt you were of little consequence and had nothing to lose. What if you were in a position of authority, living in the palace? There's much of life's comforts to give up if you violate the law. Would you continue to give thanks to God when you've been put in a dangerous position? Daniel knew the only "position" he needed to be in was on his knees. We live in a land of religious freedom, yet many find themselves in a "position" that doesn't allow the time. Job, family, health, recreation, even church demands rob you of time on your knees. Each activity could be of noble intent, but they have become the god you worship. Daniel was willing to be thrown into the bone-crushing jaws of a den of lions than to worship King Darius. He saw that as the better option than putting anything before God Almighty. Our "position" reveals our heart and faith. May we be found on our knees.
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