Dan 6:22 (KJV) — “My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.”
Daniel’s calm declaration before King Darius reveals a deep truth: a believer’s safety does not hinge on the absence of danger, but on the presence of God. The lions were real, their hunger undeniable, yet Daniel’s confidence was anchored in the Lord who commands creation itself. True identity and security begin when we know whose we are, not just where we are.
Joseph’s life further illustrates this principle. Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, and wrongfully imprisoned, he could have defined himself by his hardships. Instead, he saw God’s sovereign hand shaping his story (Gen 50:20). Our worth is not measured by the favor of people or the comfort of our surroundings, but by God’s unchanging view of us as His beloved.
When believers root their identity in God, circumstances lose their power to define or destroy them. Storms may rage, enemies may plot, and trials may come, yet our safety rests in the unshakable refuge of His presence (Psa 91:1–2). Like Daniel, we can stand with courage, knowing that the One who calls us His own is also the One who keeps us safe.
Further readings:
Psa 46:1–3
Isa 43:1–2
Rom 8:38–39
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