There is a crisis of faith in Daniel’s life. When we facing a crisis our character stands out.
1.Daniel’s Character
a.Daniel 6:4-9
b.Faithful
c.Responsible
d.Completely trustworthy
e.What attributes of our character stand out?
2.Daniel’s response to a crisis
a.Daniel 6:10-13
b.He went home
c.He prayed three times a day
d.He gave thanks
e.Just like he had been doing
f.When facing a challenge, what is our response?
3.God alone can save
a.Daniel 6:14-16
b.Daniel was not ignoring, he had something greater he was paying attention to
c.The King realized his loss without Daniel
d.The King acknowledged the only way Daniel could be saved. (6:16)
e.Do we trust in God alone to save?
Conclusion: How will Daniel respond in the greatest crisis of his life? How will we?
Next Steps:
1.Determine to live with character
2.Change obstacle to opportunity: crisis will expose our faith
3.Decide to trust in God alone to save.