Daniel 6:10 (KJV) Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
This passage has always been inspiring to me. The king has been persuaded to decree that petitions and prayers be only made to him for a thirty-day period. He has established the decree -- it is sealed and irrevocable. It doesn't matter that he was sort of tricked into doing this.
What is wonderful is what Daniel does. No hesitation. He just goes home and prays as he always had before. He didn't close the window either.
We know the rest of the story. And it's a wonderful story of God's protection and providence. But at the time noted in this verse, Daniel did not know the rest of the story. And he worshiped anyway.
I sometimes think of the Christians who are in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, India, various places in Africa. May they, too, be inspired by the story of Daniel.
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