its like daniel was looking for trouble. he prayed like he always did (where) and it was in the sight of people. sure dont hide your faith , but dont make a show of it either. no matter what room your in you can face whatever direction you need to. so daniel knowing the issued decree prays where he will be seen. like he wanted to get caught.
if i was there with daniel i probably wouldnt be at his side in prayer. i would encourage him but say dont get caught. dont pray in that room. i would still pray myself but probably not in the open. but i guess i do pray when im about normal business and people dont know so maybe...
i dont see the obediance here. i see daniels disobediance to king darius. but i dont see it saying he was obeying god. he thanked and praised. no doubt he was obediant to god but it doesnt really show that. im sure he had his struggle with god, do i pray? where? ok god i will. it just says he prayed. not he obeyed. maybe im supposed to see dont obey what is wrong. i dunno. would go ask obediance to give up civil liberties? why not. its hard sometimes but god wants for me to follow his guidance. and it isnt that its worth it to do so, its my pleasure to bless god. i dont matter. its not that i am rewarded, but that gods name be glorified.
and later...king darius makes the law that you must fear and rever god. wow! i had only heard of laws making god illegal but this is amazing that having faith is the standard for living.
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