My sorority sisters just left and I am bummed, but we had such a good time over the past two days with our kiddos. I did my quiet time today outside on the porch as suggested by my friend and the it felt great. The sun was shining. I had a frozen Pibb I had put in the fridge earlier. My dog lay at my feet. I started off with praying letting God know that I recognized His presence and authority in my life and I wanted to make Him proud. I thanked Him for my friends, Tamara and Mandy, that were just here. I specifically prayed a protection over them both spiritually and physically and I prayed for protection for their marriages as well. I also prayed that they continue to lean on You during this so important season of life of motherhood. What a blessing friends are:)
After praying, I decided to read a little more about Daniel, Babylon, and King Nebuchadnezzar in a reference book we had about People and Places of the Bible. I didn't really learn to much more probably because I was a little annoyed at how much of a secular feel the book had. It kept calling what happened in the Bible tales and referenced other books a lot. It was interesting to learn however that the book is written in both Aramaic and Hebrew and that some think it was written by multiple authors. Also, many or some (not sure) consider it the latest book of the Hebrew Bible. I am not sure what is considered the Hebrew Bible, OT? I will ask Marky Mark when he gets home.
Anyway, then I continued where I had left off in the Daniel in the Bible. I was enjoying just reading the Bible without necessarily dissecting it, and I ended up reading all of chapters 4-6. It is quite eventful and the sovereignty of God sure shines through. I am also intrigued by how much the kings, especially Darius really liked Daniel. For a king, he really did some cool things concerning Daniel. He tried everything he could for Daniel not to be thrown in the lion's den. He fasted from food and entertainment the night Daniel was actually in the lion's den and the Bible says in the morning, he ran to the den where Daniel was and cried out to him hoping he was still alive and was overjoyed when he found out he had been spared. I think he truly believed in Daniel's god and the power he was capable of. I love King Darius' response to all this...
Daniel 6: 26- 27
" Then King Darius wrote to all the nations and peoples of every language in all the earth:
May you prosper greatly! I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. For He is the living God and he endures forever; His kingdom will not be destroyed,
His dominion will never end. He rescues and he saves; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”
What an incredible story of God's impact! I am so glad I have it to read and reflect upon so many years later.
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