“‘Now, O King, establish the decree and sign the writing, so that it cannot be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which does not alter.’ Therefore King Darius signed the written decree. Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.”
Daniel 6:8-10 (NKJV)

SEPTEMBER 5 - We can never know the true character of an individual until we see them tested and tried. Daniel exemplifies this principle so perfectly. Although the decree went out stating that everyone who prayed to another besides the king would be killed, Daniel responded as though it were just another day. He went before the window in his room, facing Jerusalem as established by the Hebrew law, knelt down, and gave thanks to God, as was his custom.

Daniel’s decision revealed he was truly a man of God. He trusted God and proved it by his response to the pressure life placed on him. Although life offers many rainy days, our response reveals our true character. Just as Jesus tested His disciples when the storm stirred upon the Sea of Galilee, life brings about storms. Who we truly are is ultimately revealed.

We must cultivate the character of God within our lives and stand ready for the rainy days to come. How will you respond when the storms hit your life? I believe we will all respond as Daniel did…trusting God.

Father, I thank You for the peace that surpasses all understanding. I am an overcomer and walk above the pressures of this life because I possess Your character.

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Revelation 22

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