The Living God

"As he came near to the den where Daniel was, he cried out in a tone of anguish. The king declared to Daniel, “O Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?” - Daniel 6:20 ESV


Throughout God's word the phrase "the living God" is repeated. We quickly loose site of this very fact, the God of the universe is the same has He has been throughout time. Even more interesting is that the world at large, leaders in every generation and outright enemies of God have quickly made this very claim. Usually the claims have been more a point of ridicule than of esteem.


As Christians, we have more evidence to support and proclaim our belief in God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit than any other group of people in the world. How quickly do we take our eye off the destination. In the verse I referenced, here's Daniel in the midst of "certain" death any moment and yet he's standing firm on his faith in the living God. To the dismay of the king (and pleasure), Daniel hasn't only been delivered but Daniel hadn't even suffered a scratch. Such faith and trust is what we need today! Stand up in the face of opposition, not in our own strength, on God's promise to never leave us or forsake us. We serve the only true and living God. He will comfort, deliver and keep us through this life.