Dan. 6:10- 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.
What type of legacy are you leaving behind? I have great concerns for the next generations after us. The neglect of so many when it comes to prayer is devastatingly shocking. If the younger generation sees the generation before them neglect prayer, aren’t they going to do the same thing? Have a musical concert or play, and everyone with their momma shows up. Call a prayer service on the same day and everyone will begin to make excuses. But let the same people fall on hard times, and they will call everyone and momma to pray! Saints! Why is there no urgency to pray? Crime is rising, along with gas and the prices on everything; foreclosures and repossessions are up, companies are folding; layoffs are common; war looms like the foreboding presence of an evil entity, and there is no word or even a projection of when these things will ease! Is it not time to enter “knee bone” school and not graduate until Jesus comes?
Daniel prayed three times a day. Even when his life was in danger, this did not deter Daniel from what he believed was his duty. Daniel was in captivity, removed far from his native land. The decree said that anyone caught seeking counsel or help from any except for king Darius, they would be thrown in the lions den. The jesters of this law purposely sought to ensnare Daniel. And Daniel walked right into the trap! Not to tempt God, but to remain consistent in prayer. Daniel refused to neglect his communication with the God of all the earth. THE NEED TO PRAY TOOK PRECEDENCE OVER SELF-PRESERVATION! Daniel received from God a supernatural deliverance. He was saved from the lion’s den. Take heed! Daniel’s deliverance was directly tied to his determination to pray without ceasing (Luke 18:1; I Thess. 5:17). Let us enter knee bone school everyday. The same God that delivered Daniel we now serve through His Son, Jesus Christ.
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