Daniel and the Lions' Den - Daniel 6: 10-28

Daniel, a man who loved to pray
despite the law to worship Darius as King
would not be moved from His sovereign
faithful He was standing on to bring

Three times every day Daniel prayed
giving thanks to God for HIs goodness
this news was told to the King
forcing the Kings' hand ultimately to press

The King was much distressed concerning Daniel
He sought to rescue him but had to act by law
so the King spoke, Daniel may your God deliver you
then went to His palace fasting, no sleep he saw

Early the next day the King went to see
crying to Daniel has God delivered you?
Daniel spoke of God's angel came to help
closed the lion's mouth fast shut so to do

Daniel's God is the living true God
enduring always for never to end
in heaven and earth works wonders and signs
saving Daniel from the plight of the lion's den

( THis is written looking at the plight of Daniel being in the Lion's den, showing his faith in trusting in God through it all.)
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Brown Avatar
December 20, 2021 at 7:35 PM
I like Daniel, it was after this King Darius belived in Daniel's God. The King said in !0:26. "He is the "living God". Thank Gordon for the Bible study. Great write. Merry Christmas ~ Debra
Mcconnell Avatar
December 21, 2021 at 1:33 AM
Thanks Debra, Glad you like Daniel, it's always an inspirational book and pleased you thought it was a great write. Have a merry Christmas too. Blessings, Gordon
Cunningham Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 6:19 AM
His strong faith saved him from danger, a great example to us all. Hope you're well Gordon, stay safe. Tom
Mcconnell Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 8:35 AM
Thanks Tom and glad you enjoyed it and clearly Daniel's faith is an real example to us all. Trust you're doing well despite the dangers of this new variant, it's really concerning. Take care and keep safe, blessings,Gordon
Daniel Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 5:47 AM
This has been a favourite story from the Bible for ages, Gordon, love your poetic take on it:) yes, Daniel's God is the one true God:)
Mcconnell Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 8:31 AM
Thanks Jo, Glad this is a favourite story of you and this piece you loved my take on it.Blessings ,Gordon
Scragg Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 1:08 PM
Lovely tribute to this account Gordon.
Mcconnell Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 1:36 PM
Thanks Natasha, Glad you liked it, trust you'll have a blessed weekend, Gordon
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