Friday, November 6, 2015

Prayer

“Daniel…kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime” (Daniel 6:10).

This verse brings before us five things that characterized Daniel’s life:

1. Reverence:…………………… “He kneeled.”

2. Perseverance:………… “Three times a day.”

3. Dependence:………………….. “He prayed.”

4. A thankful heart:……… “He gave thanks.”

5. Consistency:………. “As he did aforetime.”

Daniel is a great example for us to follow. Even though he lived in very difficult circumstances he never wavered from the convictions that he had as a young man when first brought to the court of King Nebuchadnezzar. In that regard we read, “Daniel purposed in his heart” (Daniel 1:8). This is what stood him in good stead all through his long and fruitful life. Remember, what we develop in youth will either be a help or hindrance as life goes on and we grow older.