Daniel's enemies could trap him because they knew his routine, which made their actions even more malicious. They first instigated the king to write an irrevocable law forbidding anyone to bow to any god or man except the king for thirty days. Then, they reported Daniel to the king, pretending to have stumbled upon him praying to God, which they knew was his usual practice.
Their approach to King Darius was calculated and sinister. Their question was meant to give the king no way to back down from his order: "Didn't you sign an injunction stating that anyone who makes a petition to any god or man besides you, O king, for thirty days, is to be cast into the lions' den?" Without realizing what was happening, Darius replied matter-of-factly. Then, they exposed Daniel's praying to God, making it appear like he had defied the king.
From verse 10, we know that
Daniel regularly prayed thrice daily on his rooftop chamber with open windows. He
wasn't looking for trouble, but he certainly anticipated it. Praying to God was
not a last resort but a first option for Daniel. If not, he would have used his
relationship with the king to his advantage but remained faithful to God.
Daniel 6:11 clarifies that he made his petition and supplication to God.
We should follow Daniel's
example and make prayer a routine in our lives. We should pray when we face
difficulties and when everything is going smoothly. It's important to pray
without ceasing and thank God in everything, even when we don't know the future.
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