Truth For Life Daily Program Our God Reigns (Part 3 of 3)
Aug 4, 2025
Crisis can reveal true faith, as shown through Daniel's unwavering prayers despite opposition. The tension of his unjust imprisonment highlights themes of divine intervention and the struggle against persecution. Daniel's miraculous rescue from the lions' den illustrates the hope found in faith amidst chaos. The discussion also emphasizes the need for spiritual transformation in leadership, contrasting earthly powers with God's sovereignty. Lastly, it encourages believers to live faithfully at all stages of life, confronting challenges with wisdom.
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Daniel's Persistent Prayer Habit
- Daniel maintained a fixed habit of prayer despite the law forbidding it or his feelings at the time.
- Consistent prayer kept his communion with God strong through every circumstance.
King Trapped by His Own Law
- King Darius was trapped by a law he had passed, unable to save Daniel.
- This echoes a story where a man was caught by radar invented by himself, showing irony of situations.
Spiritual Battle in Daniel's Persecution
- The attempts to silence Daniel were an attack on God's kingdom by the kingdom of darkness.
- Biblical understanding reveals these conflicts as part of a spiritual battle between good and evil.
Crisis doesn’t create faith, but it can reveal it! On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg wraps up a study in Daniel by considering how Daniel prayed persistently, despite a law forbidding it. Hear about the resulting punishment, deliverance, and destruction.