Get Strong
The wicked run away when no one is chasing them,
but the godly are as bold as lions. Proverbs 18:1
It pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel. The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss. Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. Daniel 6:1-3
1. EXPECT OPPOSITION
At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. Finally these men said, “We will never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something to do with the law of his God.” Daniel 6:4-5
2. KNEEL AND PRAY.
Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. Daniel 6:10
Prayer is our First Response not our Last Resort
3. TRUST GOD WITH THE RESULTS.
My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.” The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. Daniel 6:22-23
Discussion Questions
When you hear the word BOLD, what comes to mind first: personality, action, faith, or conflict?
Can you think of a time when doing the right thing brought resistance instead of applause?
What practical rhythms of prayer could help you stay spiritually strong throughout the day?
Where do you struggle most with the “what ifs” of faith?
Where is God asking you to be bold instead of blending in right now?
Want to go deeper this week? We’ve created a simple Bible reading plan that follows today’s message and helps you carry what God spoke on Sunday into your everyday life. www.relatecommunity.com/soap
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