According to Custom

Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days. (Daniel 6:10-11)

The children of the King are known by their fierce dedication to God’s house, God’s Word, and prayer; accordingly, Daniel set his face toward Jerusalem three times a day to worship and pray to the Father. It did not matter what was going on around him, because he had made up his mind as a very young man that it was more important to be right before God than to be accepted by men. He meant no disrespect toward any earthly authority, thus he served the kings of Babylon and the Medes and Persians honorably for more than 70 years. Yet, Daniel’s custom of seeking the Lord’s face was one that he was not willing to forsake in the moment of testing — He knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days. What is the evidence that you are a fully committed son or daughter of the King? What are your customs? 

 

Let's Pray - Dear Lord, please help me to walk in the disciplines of faith daily, regardless of circumstance or temptations. Thank You for the consistency and faithfulness that is mine in the Holy Spirit. Amen.