In the book of Daniel, Daniel shared how he prayed to God even though a law was made that no one was to pray to any god or man for thirty days, and for this reason he was “cast into the den of lions” and when Daniel was rescued from the power of the lions “then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God. And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones in pieces or ever they came at the bottom of the den. Then king Darius wrote unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you”, and in chapter six and verse twenty-six of his book Daniel shared how King Darius decreed, “every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel” where we read,
I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end.
The verse reads, “I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel:” Daniel began with the words, “I make a decree” or “I, King Darius, set and appoint an order and command”, “that in every dominion” which means “that within each, every, the whole and everyone of the empires and sovereignties” “of my kingdom” or “belonging to my, King Darius’, royal reign and rule” “men tremble and fear” which means “people both male and female shake and be afraid” “before the God of Daniel” or “in front and in the presence of the Supreme Deity belonging to Daniel whose name means God is my judge”. Daniel shared how “King Darius” set forth a command that in each sovereignty within his royal rule and reign people were shake in terror and reverence in the presence of the Supreme Deity belonging to “Daniel”.
The verse goes on to say, “for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end.” Daniel continued with the words, “for he is the living God” or “because, since and on account that he, Daniel’s Supreme Deity, exists as the Supreme Deity who is alive”, “and stedfast for ever” which means “and enduring, permanent unto perpetually and shall remain unto perpetuity”, “and his kingdom” or “and his, Daniel’s Supreme Deity’s, royal rule and reign exists as” “that which shall not be destroyed” which means “the kingdom that will in no way or manner be ruined or hurt”, “and his dominion” or “and his, Daniel’s Supreme Deity’s, realm, sovereignty and empire” “shall be even unto the end” which means “will exist eternally and forever”. Daniel shared how “King Darius” declared the Supreme Deity to be alive and permanent, and His royal rule and reign will last throughout eternity.
When we consider the words in this verse, we discover through Daniel how “King Darius” wanted everyone in the world to know and revere the Supreme Deity of Daniel. Darius understood that God is alive, enduring and that His “Kingdom” will last forever. In the same manner, God wants everyone to be in a personal relationship with Him through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days. All who believe and trust in Him as their “Savior and Lord” will be forgiven of their sins, granted everlasting life and provided with His Holy Spirit who will help them to grow daily in reverence, awe and adoration of the Supreme Deity Jehovah God who is the Creator of the Universe.
Next time Daniel shares how King Darius shared how the Supreme Deity Jehovah God, “delivered Daniel from the power of the lions”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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