Shan Dai Advocacy

Daniel

March 23, 2007 on 1:00 pm | In His First Bible, Old Testament, PrayerGrams |

Even prior to the lions’ den experience, everyone knew Daniel as a man of exceptional character. In the pit, the lions’ mouths were shut but the mouth of King Darius opened wide to proclaim God’s praises: “I decree that everyone throughout my kingdom should tremble with fear before the God of Daniel. For he is the living God, and he will endure forever. His kingdom will never be destroyed, and his rule will never end. He rescues and saves his people; he performs miraculous signs and wonders in the heavens and on earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions” (Daniel 6:26-27). It is not likely that the oppressive governments over the Dai peoples would ever issue such a decree. And even if they did, the call to follow after God is an individual resolution, not something that can be demanded on any human level. So we continue to pray for individual Shan Dai people. Lord, visions, dreams, signs, and wonders are often used to open hearts to understand You. We implore You to use what You know as best to get the attention of Shan Dai people. Daniel was a man who knew You early in life and lived fully to honor You. Father, may Shan Dai children hear the story of Daniel and be inspired to turn to You with trust in all areas of their lives. These children might one day influence government authorities. May they open wide their mouths to praise You as the living God and provide a way for whole nations to hear and then choose You.