Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
May 4th 2022

What’s Your Reaction? (II)

Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house, and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he got down upon his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he had done previously. Daniel 6:10 (AMP)

Bible Reading: Daniel 6

The story of Daniel is fascinating and ever fresh. Daniel’s life teaches us to be different (in a positive way), diligent, and hard working. He presents us with wisdom applicable to life endeavour. Specifically, Daniel’s maturity, excellence, prophetic grace, leadership qualities, humility and scholastic virtues to mention but a few informed his reaction in every situation and experience he had. In our reading today, instead of physically trying to fight the law makers (in this case his colleagues), Daniel’s only response was to pray.

Some of the lessons to learn include: how to live a purposeful life and what a righteous response should be in situations. Another example from Daniel’s life. Prior to this event, the king had a dream but he forgot and he requested to be reminded but no one could so he decided to kill his advisers, wise men and sorcerer. But when Daniel heard, his response was to present the case unto God. He prayed alongside his three other Hebrew friends. God definitely answered!

Finally, Daniel cultivated the habit of talking to God on every issue. There are lots of Christians that present their cases to men more than God. Many people prefer to tell their friends, family and neighbors than informing God, their Creator. It is important we inform our loved ones about life experiences and challenges, but we are to first present our lives before God. Remember that when we pray to God on issues of life, we receive His strength and His counsel which will ultimately inform our reactions and responses to situations. Be wise!

Self-Reflection: God awaits us to present our case before Him.

Action Point: Present any situation you are passing through before God.

Daily Confession: Lord, have mercy in any area I have enthroned men’s counsel over Yours. Help me to always seek you.

Intercessory prayer: Pray for our children for God’s protection over them.

Hymn: Be glad in the Lord and rejoice,

​All ye that are upright in heart;

​And ye that have made Him your choice,

​Bid sadness and sorrow depart.