Faith in You just like Daniel

"He delivers and rescues;

he works signs and wonders in heaven and on earth,

he who has saved Daniel from the power of the lions."

Daniel 6: 27

I believe most christian have read about story of Daniel and how God saved him from the lions. For those who don't know about the story; here are the short version of it. The king sign a document which stated that anyone who make petition to any god or man for thirty days except to the king will be throw into the lion den. When Daniel heard about this news, he didn't obey the law but instead he got down on his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks to God. His actions were make known to the king and king had no choice but to put Daniel into the lions' den.

How many times in life when circumstance arises, we choose to bow down to circumstances instead of God. We forget that God can protect us and our eyes were only set on the circumstances. Daniel did not only prayed three times a day but he is also giving thanks despite he is going to be in the lions' den. Daniel got down on his knees when he heard about the news; knowing that when he honor God, God will honor him and he eventually submit the problems that coming to him to God and began to thank God.

We at times focus so much on the problems and forget to thank God for works that He had done previously. Daniel didn't lose faith at God even at the moment he enter the lions' den and place all  his trust in God. A lot of times when problems come, we did pray and even got down on our knees but we forget to thank God for what He have done because our eyes was so focus on problems ahead and forget about what God has done in the past.

We eventually lose patience when we can't find solution as date end of the problem is getting nearer; we lose faith in God. As you can see that God deliver Daniel at the very last moment; the moment when Daniel is in the lions' den yet Daniel remain faithful. Don't lose faith even when date end of a circumstances in getting nearer and began to thank God of His wonderful deeds in those moment.

Prayer,

O Lord, I thank you for the works that You have done in my life. When circumstances arise, help me to be like Daniel; bowing down to You and not on the circumstances and strengthen my faith in You as I'm going through those circumstances. Amen.

There is troubles but I am with you

For he will conceal me there when troubles comes;

he will hide me in his sanctuary.

He will place me out of reach on a high rock.

Psalm 27:5

Trouble is a thing or words that people don't like to associate with. Life was never being smooth and it was always a roller coaster ride; filled with ups and downs. People have this kind of thought that being a christian, life would be free of troubles but God never said we will trouble free.

Instead of being trouble, His words says that our life would be filled with trial and tribulation. But why choose to be christian since more troubles will be coming our way. Yes, life will be difficult but what makes us as christian special is that we have a Heavenly Father who will provide and look after our needs.

God promise that He will hide us in His sanctuary and place us on high rock. This is also God saying that I will be with you through out the problem and share the problem with you. When we face problems or troubles, we hope we can find someone to share our burden or at least someone to his or her ears to us. God is ever ready today to be that person who you and I wish for; someone who share our burdens and going through the troubles and problems with us.

God will see you through your storms in life today together with you. Life is difficult itself but God is sending an invitation to all of us asking whether He can be our companion in our life to walk with us through tears and joy. Are you willing to accept this invitation today?

Prayer:

O God, life is full of troubles and problems but today I know I won't facing them alone. I invite You, O Lord into my life to walk with me through tears and joy; knowing that You will go through each moment with me. Thank you, Lord. Amen