What does your mind say ?

What does your mind say ?

Daniel 6:10 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. 11 Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and asking God for help. 12 So they went to the king and spoke to him about his royal decree: "Did you not publish a decree that during the next thirty days anyone who prays to any god or man except to you, O king, would be thrown into the lions' den?" The king answered, "The decree stands—in accordance with the laws of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed."

13 Then they said to the king, "Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, O king, or to the decree you put in writing. He still prays three times a day." 14 When the king heard this, he was greatly distressed; he was determined to rescue Daniel and made every effort until sundown to save him.

Yesterday I had to make decision if I wanted eat home or eat out. The choice was easy, save money and eat at home. I realise that we have to constantly make decisions everyday. And everyday the decisions we make, often decide how real God is in our life. Especially those concerning your faith.

Recently I had to make a choice about an issue concerning people, which I have been praying about. God put a word in my heart - "We need to trust God and Love the people." Isn't it so true, many times we can't see beyond today nor can we change yesterday. We don't know what the future holds, and how the wheel of life will turn.

Like Daniel even in the midst of certain death, he defied the King and continued to pray with his window open to the king of kings. Like his companion, they rather choose the furnace then bow down to idols. And though they don't know what the future will bring, they choose to trust God.
Daniel 3:16 "O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. 18 But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up."

Seriously, when we read this, have we thought about it ourselves? What happen if you are in their shoes? You know, you will be.... you don't have to worry about that, the principles will stay the same maybe just the circumstances. The decision you choose will determine if God is really real in your life.

When God ask you to forgive your "enemy", would you? If God ask you to endure hardship for him would you? IF faced with certain death, would you still acknowledge God?

Your decision ... will determine the reality of God in your life

Amen