Winner Either Way

Daniel 6

Daniel….He’s about to be thrown in the lion’s den.  He’s about to be surrounded by lions…everywhere he looks, once he’s in the den, he'll be faced with something that could destroy him.  Nowhere to hide.  No corner to run to.  No 911.  Just him, the lions, and the Lord. 

That’s good news.  When you are in a situation, beyond your control, even though you’ve prayed and trusted the Lord…it is good to know you’re not alone.  It’s you, whatever you’re facing, and the Lord. 

Up until the lion’s den, Daniel had been marked by calloused knees, a courageous spirit, and a committed life.  What would he do now?  Give up?  Surrender?  Resist?  It appears there was no scuffle, no resistance, no demands placed on God to save him from the apparent death sentence. 

One of two things will happen to you if you’re walking with God, trusting God, and believing God…yet you still find yourself in a den of lions:  You will either be delivered or devoured.  I wish there was only one possibility.  I wish faith in God ruled out the possibility of being devoured.  But it doesn’t. 

If your heart is right with God, however, either way…devoured or delivered… you’ll be OK.  When Crystal’s mother was battling cancer several years ago she used to say she was a winner either way.  I remember hearing her say if she lived she’d get to be with her family, and if she died she’d go to be with Jesus.  Either way she’d be OK. 

Friend, when our faith and hope is in Jesus, delivered or devoured, we are winners either way.    MM