God Wants My Complete Trust (Part 3)

Have you ever been falsely accused?  When you first heard the accusation did you ignore it and never give a second thought?  Yes, everyone of us have been falsely accused.  Even Jesus Himself Jesus was the prime recipient to false lies and accusations.  And no, it is not our human nature to simply forget and ignore when our character has been attacked.  Our tendency is to react and do all we can to make the wrong right.  Yet, there will be times in the life of a Christian where "making things right" is out of our hands.  So we are then faced with a decision, can we trust God with the "out of control" part of our lives?  We have been looking at the prophet Daniel  and learning that the God of the Bible wants His children to completely trust in Him no matter the outward circumstance.  Daniel has been set up by his jealous co-workers, and in the process, his character has been attacked to make him out to be a traitor.  Even though the record shows Daniel to be a faithful citizen of Babylon, he is more loyal to Jehovah God.  So Daniel chooses to leave the outcome of this crisis quietly in the hands of his God, rather than vocally bring attention to himself.

Note how Daniel conducted himself (Daniel 6:10-15;24):  First, Daniel knew the rules, and still prayed.  To change his worship style, routine, and time, would have been an act of unbelief and cowardice.  He did not scheme around the laws of the land, he sought to continue to honor God through his actions of faithful prayer.  Second, Daniel knew the danger, and still prayed.  He realized that anyone caught praying would be killed, but his faith in God mirrored his three friends, a faith in a God who is able to deliver.  And third, Daniel knew the Father, and continued to pray faithfully.  When one has a personal relationship and walk with the Heavenly Father, no matter the outward storm and accusations, God's children can walk in peace.  God's Word promises, that God will keep His children in perfect peace whose minds are focused on trusting in Him completely (Is. 26:3).  With a God this strong, how can we not have a less stressed life.  Until next time, keep walking close to Christ.