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16-28節--但以理在獅子坑

但以理書 第6章

大利烏王之所以鬱鬱不歡，顯然不是為到但以理違抗禁令，而是為到整個情況演變到這個完全失控的地步，幾乎出現一個憲制上的危機。但事到如今，除了依照禁令的規定去處死但以理之外，已別無他法。怪只能怪他沒有考慮清楚，便聽信朝臣的建議，下了這個錯誤的決定。現在，要害得他和但以理承擔苦果。

我們可以想像但以理被押到獅子坑的情景嗎？王一定是一臉懊惱地看著但以理，以充滿平安和信心的堅定腳步，慢慢地走往獅子坑。在但以理被扔進獅子坑前的一刻，王雖然沒有親口道歉，但歉疚之心溢於言表，而他更公開承認但以理的神必是一個大能的神(16節)。

大利烏王回宮之後，終夜難眠，可是，但以理卻在獅子坑中舒舒服服地度過一宵。連獅子也似乎只能安然入睡，因為牠們根本無法傷害他。

但以理究竟有甚麼方法來馴服獅子呢？但以理清楚表示：「我的神差遣使者，封住獅子的口，叫獅子不傷我。」(22節)

大利烏王提出了一個十分發人深省的問題。我們今天的朋友和鄰舍，可能也經常問同一個問題，那就是：「你所服事和禱告的神，能否真正滿足你的需要，和拯救你脫離生命中的危難？」我們應該像但以理一樣，作出堅定而響亮的回答：「祂當然能夠！」

當我們面對人生中的嚴峻考驗時，我們該怎樣做呢？我們要憑著信心，默然將自己交在神的手中，相信這位信實的神必為我們開一條最好的出路。

有些時候，神會以某種方法來拯救我們脫險；但有些時候，祂或許未必如我們所期望的那樣拯救我們。神那至高無上的旨意，有時會跟我們的計劃和心願有很大距離。然而，祂卻清楚知道甚麼是最好的；祂將會以祂的方式一直拖帶著我們經過，以致讓祂得著最大的榮耀。祂是慈愛和全知的神，我們只管信靠祂。

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THE LIONS IN DANIELS DEN

King Darius was obviously upset, not with Daniel, but with himself. Verse 14 tells us that he was greatly distressed over the whole situation. It was almost a constitutional crisis. But there was no way open to him except to obey his own decree. He had allowed the crowd to rush him into a wrong decision. Now both he and Daniel had to face the consequences.

Can we imagine that walk to the lions den? The king in anguish, walking slowly with Daniel who was cool, confident and full of faith. As Daniel was thrown into the pit Darius almost apologised. He certainly gave a remarkable acknowledgement of Daniels God and His power (v.16).

Then Darius went home but not to sleep. Daniel spent a comfortable night on the den floor. The lions apparently slept well too. They were not in control of their own den as they usually were. God and Daniel were in control and the lions were unable to touch their intended victim.

What was the secret of their inaction? Daniel said it (v.22), My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me.

Darius asked a remarkable question. It is often repeated today.

It may be asked silently by our neighbours and friends. Is the God you serve, the God you pray to, adequate to meet the needs, the crises of your life? Our answer should be as strong and clear as Daniels was. Yes, He certainly is!

What can we do when severe tests come to us? Quietly in faith we must commit ourselves and the outcome of the test to our faithful God who knows best and leave it all with Him.

God may deliver us in one way or another. He may not. His sovereign will is sometimes very different to what we plan or desire. But He knows best and He will bring us through our situation in a way that will bring the greatest glory to Him. Trust Him. He knows what He is doing.

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