Through the years, some truths from the book of Daniel have gotten me out of some bad situations and given me an understanding about how God responds to our prayers.
When Daniel’s three young friends refused to worship an idol, they were bound and thrown into a blazing furnace. Instead of being consumed, they were joined by a fourth man the king described as the Son of God. The Three stepped out of the furnace unharmed and without even the smell of smoke on their clothes.
When Daniel was caught praying to God, he was thrown into a den of hungry lions. The next morning the king was shocked to find Daniel alive and well as he had him hoisted out of the den. God spent the night in the lions’ den closing their mouths.
God does not eliminate the dangers of life. He takes us safely through them. I cannot count the times he has been leading me safely through danger. Sometimes through danger, of which I was completely unaware.