“He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” – Daniel 6:27
Your post on Daniel follows nicely with the other posts on the elders in the Gospel of Luke. I really appreciated your personal story about the challenges of corporate work life--that's a harsh reality; following my military career I spent 17 years with Boeing, and while I also encountered the malice you described, I was also mentored by--and a mentor for--other devout believers in the company! Daniel is a great example--as he spent his entire adult life in Babylon--as part of the "corporate headquarters" but distinguished himself by his "excellent spirit." (Daniel 6:3). I love his bold commitment--when he discovered the plot against him, he went home, opened the windows on his upper level, and in plain view of his adversaries, got on his knees, and gave thanks to God! God, give us this excellent spirit!
Thanks Chuck. Time and perspective can give us insight on when and why God strategically placed His people. For me I just didn’t know real lions exist in opposition when I first became a believer in my 20s. Thanks for sharing and appreciate your comments.
Yes, I remember my 20s, when I first learned that a man’s behavior in church on Sunday didn’t always translate to the workplace; it was a rude awakening!
Your post on Daniel follows nicely with the other posts on the elders in the Gospel of Luke. I really appreciated your personal story about the challenges of corporate work life--that's a harsh reality; following my military career I spent 17 years with Boeing, and while I also encountered the malice you described, I was also mentored by--and a mentor for--other devout believers in the company! Daniel is a great example--as he spent his entire adult life in Babylon--as part of the "corporate headquarters" but distinguished himself by his "excellent spirit." (Daniel 6:3). I love his bold commitment--when he discovered the plot against him, he went home, opened the windows on his upper level, and in plain view of his adversaries, got on his knees, and gave thanks to God! God, give us this excellent spirit!
Thanks Chuck. Time and perspective can give us insight on when and why God strategically placed His people. For me I just didn’t know real lions exist in opposition when I first became a believer in my 20s. Thanks for sharing and appreciate your comments.
Yes, I remember my 20s, when I first learned that a man’s behavior in church on Sunday didn’t always translate to the workplace; it was a rude awakening!
Great essay!