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Angels and Animals

August 26th, 2017 · No Comments

Daniel 6:21-22 (New Living Translation)

21 Daniel answered, “Long live the king! 22 My God sent his angel to shut the lions’ mouths so that they would not hurt me, for I have been found innocent in his sight. And I have not wronged you, Your Majesty.”

Daniel survived the night in the lion’s den. He is telling the king what happened. Please remember, even though the king loved and respected Daniel, the king put Daniel in the lion’s den for a night. This is no time for fairy tales.

An angel shut the mouths of the lions.

Hmmm, something to infer: angels have power over animals and other creatures (let’s not delve into angels and power over humans today).

Ever see an animal acting “strangely?” Ever wonder why? Any angels in the area? I’m not writing about illusions performed by trained ponies. Ever heard of a bear not taking food from a small, human child? Something to consider.

Tags: Daniel · Old Testament

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