In the jungle a lion can’t eat a lion no matter what. Lions are carnivorous in nature and can eat other animals as food yet cannot eat another lion.
That was exactly what happened to Daniel. He found himself in the jungle of lions. The governors, administrators, counsellors and advisors in Babylon conspired against him (Daniel 6:4).
At the end Daniel was thrown into the lion’s den. Daniel 6:22 says,
“My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths, so that they have not hurt me, because I was found innocent before Him; and also, O king, I have done no wrong before you”.
The greatest mistake the enemies of Daniel made was that they never knew he was a lion. I will prove that to you.
* Daniel is from Judah and the people from Judah are lion killers. David killed lions (1 Samuel 17:36). Samson killed lions (Judges 14:6). People from Judah don’t fear lions. They are as bold as a lion.
* When Daniel was thrown into the lion’s den, the lions saw him as a lion like themselves. Irrespective of the fact that angels appeared but revelational knowledge tells me the lions saw him as one of their own, so he was no food to them.
* His enemies forgot he serves the Lion of the tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5), who is Jesus Christ. The Scriptures say that the the devil is like a roaring lion, meaning, the devil acts like a lion but not a lion. Daniel’s enemies roared like a lion but they were devoured (Daniel 6:24).
* Daniel was as bold as a lion when they plotted to kill him. Proverbs 28:1 says, “the wicked flees when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
* Jacob the father of Judah pronounced and blessed Judah as a lion. Genesis 49:9, “Judah is a lion’s whelp ; from the prey, my son, you have gone up. He bows down, he lies down as a lion; and as a lion, who shall rouse him”.
The same blessing followed Daniel because he was from the lineage of Judah.
You are a lion. You have to act, move, behave, think and do things like a lion. What is putting fear in you? What is troubling your life? What is threatening your existence? Who is an obstacle to your destiny? You have to confront the enemy. Be fearless. Be bold. Be strong. Be focused. Become spiritual. You own the jungle. The lion doesn’t run from the enemy, the enemy runs from the lion. You cannot allow the hurricane, recession, economic meltdown, sack letter, barrenness or what you see demoralize you.
This world is a jungle and if you must survive you have to be a lion. Lions control their territory. Control your spiritual territory and take dominion.
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Thanks Craig for reblogging my post.
God bless you.
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a pleasure and enjoy the weekend
Blessings
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You’re welcome.
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I Love ❤️ This So Much! Hallelujah 🙌🏽🙌🏽
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Thanks so much for your comments.
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An extremely reassuring post! Be honored…
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Be honoured also. You’re lifted.
I am happy the post lifted your spirit.
Thanks for your words.
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A very encouraging post! Be blessed ☺
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Remain blessed too. Thank you for going through the post and contributing.
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Wisdom from God permeate your posts.God bless you.
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It’s not by my power nor by my might but by the Spirit of God.
The Scriptures say the Holy Spirit teaches us all things.
I am pleased by your statements. God bless you.
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I like this perspective.
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Oh! I am really glad you found it interesting. Your reply is evidence of the power in the word of God.
Have a good day.
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I have read Daniel many times, but did not see this perspective Thank you. This is why I love studying GOD’s word, through others, the revelations become visible
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Iron sharpens iron. As we post God’s word may we learn from each other in Jesus name. Amen.
I am grateful for your words.
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I never thought about this before! Excellent!
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Thanks. The Holy Spirit helps us in opening our eyes when reading God’s word.
Thank you for the compliment.
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Wow, I like this revelation about the Lion. I would never have seen it that way. – Sherline.
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Yes, when I read the Scripture I pray to the Holy Spirit to give me a discerning spirit to interpret the Scripture.
I am happy you saw more light in my illustrations.
You’re blessed for reading.
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