Good morning! The first Monday of the new time change. Yes, it does feel very early, even though the clock says that it is not. As we have done many times before, we will take the next couple of days or weeks to grow accustomed to the new routine. This morning, the story of Daniel in the lion's den. What a great story of the power of God. Often missed in the telling of that story, and certainly not a part we would emphasize to children, is the part where those who accused Daniel were tossed in after Daniel's release. This part is not so pretty, but we can certainly see the justice. We can also see that the lions did not abstain from eating Daniel from any lack of appetite! The explanation given by Daniel is also interesting. "An angel of the Lord shut the mouths of the lions..." It would seem that Daniel did not spend the long night alone. It is not recorded in the Bible, but I would bet the first words the angel said to Daniel were, "Don't be afraid." Each of us needs to take those words to heart in this frantic world. Don't be afraid. Our Lord watches over us every moment of each day and night. Don't be afraid, trust in the Lord and let faith drive out fear.
Enjoy the light of Jesus this fine day!
Bucky
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