Daniel in the Lion's Den
March 11, 2007
Daniel 6
Dr. Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor
Theme: "Daniel and the Lion's Den" is a familiar story with a fantastic meaning. Daniel is 85-90 years of age. Yet Daniel's attitude was positive and contagious. God delivered Daniel because he wasn't finished with him yet. May we be faithful to God that His power flows through us.
I. In public live a life of purity.
1. Look for solutions, not just point out problems.
Daniel 6:3
2. Be honest so you have nothing hide.
(Daniel 6:4)
"Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour."
I Peter 5:8
II. In private cultivate lifestyle prayer.
1. Carve out a definite time, place, and posture.
Daniel 6:10
"Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed."
Mark 1:35
III. When pressure comes you will experience God's:
Power for what you need to do
"Then one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals."
Revelation 5:5
Peace in the midst of chaos.
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
John 16:33
Act on what you've heard....
1. Have you trusted Christ to forgive your sin and lead your life? Will you follow Christ in believer's baptism?
2. What needs to change in your private life so you can stand strong when pressure comes?
3. Pray FBCO will be a church filled with "Daniels".
posted by First Baptist Church Owasso @ 9:56 PM
1 Comments:
About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 1994, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages [England & Australia]. God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17].
Peace Be With You
Micky
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