'FAITHFUL at all COSTS'
Jerryl Kain
'FAITHFUL at all COSTS'
30x30 oil on canvas
Portrays Daniel in the lion den. A reminder to be faithful and always have hope no matter how bad the situation.
'FAITHFUL AT ALL COSTS'
'Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life. God's Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.' Ephesians 6:16 (Message)
16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. (NIV version)
In Daniel's act of obedience to God's command in spite of the King's decree and the experience in the Lion's Den, we find an example of just how we should live in the center of His will.
God knew that Daniel would be faithful and continue to pray to God. Daniel even continued to pray in full view of his enemies, although the consequences were great indeed. Daniel obeyed the Lord and continued to carry out His Will. We need to understand the significance of this act of faithfulness and submission on Daniel's part and learn to live our lives in submission to the Lord each day.