Daniel in the lion’s den (Daniel 6) - What a remarkable
miracle we have here. When we read about it, our thoughts move on to the
resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Jesus is a
far greater miracle than the deliverance of Daniel. Daniel was delivered
from the threat of death. Jesus was dead - and He was raised to life.
We rejoice in what God did for Daniel. Our joy is so much greater when
we think of what God has done for us through the mighty resurrection of
His Son, Jesus Christ, our Saviour.
“At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem”, the keynote of the service was joyful thanksgiving. They gathered together “to celebrate joyfully the dedication with songs of thanksgiving” (Nehemiah 12:27). “On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy” (Nehemiah 12:43). They sang “songs of praise and thanksgiving to God” (Nehemiah 12:46). This joyful thanksgiving is only a foretaste of the greater joy and thanksgiving of heaven: “There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away” (Revelation 21:4). In the city of God, “the glory of God” will be shining with everlasting brightness (Revelation 21:23). The Church of God will be “prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband” (Revelation 21:2). The beautiful picture of the godly wife in Proverbs 31 gives us an outline of what God is seeking to do in His people. It is summarized in Proverbs 31:30: “A woman who fears the Lord is to be
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