Daniel

Josh and I have watched most of the miniseries, "The Bible." The latest episode was about the prophet Daniel and his being taken to Babylon when Nebuchadnezzar captured Jerusalem. Daniel's trust in God and resolve to worship Him no matter what is tested time and again. I've never read the entire book of Daniel, so, I am. 

In my Life Application Study Bible a summary is given of each chapter. After the latest tragedy in Boston, imagine my pleasant surprise when reading this from Daniel's intro: "...International and personal tragedies make our world seem a fearful place, overflowing with evil and seemingly out of control. And the litany of bombings, coups, murders, and natural disasters could cause us to think that God is absent or impotent. "Where is God?" we cry, engulfed by sorrow and despair. Skip a little. God is sovereign...And he is here now! Despite news reports or personal stress, we can be confident that God is in control."

And those are an editor's words before I've even delved into the Scripture!! 

I honestly pray for faith like Daniel's...to trust God in the bleakest of times. And, I'm reminded of Christ's promise from Matthew 28:20: "...and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." 

I'll post more as I read through Daniel:)

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