To Daniel was given this honored valuation by the angel who spoke to him of significant end-time events. Could it be because Daniel had demonstrated an exemplary devotion to God in his ritual prayer and fasting? He reverently placed pleasing God with his three-times-a-day prayer schedule above his fear of the lion’s den.

When God sees us, he sees the atoning life and sacrifice of His Son, Jesus. As the Father said, “This is my Beloved Son in Whom I am well pleased,” so also can we become joint-heirs of Christ’s promises from His Father. He loved us enough to die for us to purchase this privilege.

DAILY PRAYER: Lord, we want to prayer like Daniel. We covet Your blessing in our lives, and want to please You above all else.

DAILY READING: Daniel 9,10