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Daniel 6:25-28  The Message

^25-27 King Darius published this proclamation to every race, color, and creed on earth:

Peace to you! Abundant peace!
    I decree that Daniel’s God shall be worshiped and feared in all parts of my kingdom.
    He is the living God, world without end. His kingdom never falls.
    His rule continues eternally.
    He is a savior and rescuer.
    He performs astonishing miracles in heaven and on earth.
    He saved Daniel from the power of the lions.

²⁸ From then on, Daniel was treated well during the reign of Darius, and also in the following reign of Cyrus the Persian.

 

For Reflection

 Here King Darius does not develop a theocracy.  Darius is still king, however, he decrees that his subjects shall worship Daniel's god, a sort of a state religion.  This sword cuts on both edges.  On the one hand Darius' declaration made many aware of the power and majesty of God.  On the other hand, well, how would you feel if the president declared that we all should worship Buddha.  One cannot successfully legislate religion any more than one can legislate morality.  The more we try the more conflicting the consequences.

Pray

for that all people will recognize God as Lord of the universes.  Pray that God's love will be the guiding principle for all people.  Pray for peace, justice and a forgiving world.