We find ourselves living in a modern Babylon—a culture that prioritizes comfort, security, and self above all else. The story of Daniel and the lion's den isn't just an ancient tale for children's flannel boards; it's a profound lesson about what it means to live faithfully when the values around us clash with the kingdom of God. Daniel was over 80 years old when he faced his most famous test, but the miracle wasn't that God shut the mouths of the lions—the real miracle happened in verse 10, when Daniel chose to pray exactly as he had always done. For seven decades, three times a day, Daniel had been kneeling before God, speaking his prayers aloud, aligning his physical posture with spiritual truth. He didn't wait until crisis struck to develop his prayer life; he had been training himself for this moment since he was 15 years old. When the decree came that threatened his life, Daniel simply did what he had always done. This teaches us something profound: we don't rise to the occasion in moments of pressure—we default to our habits. The question isn't what we'll do when facing our own lion's den; it's what we're doing today, in the mundane rhythms of ordinary life. Are we kneeling before God so that we can stand before men? Are we choosing to align our whole being—body, words, and heart—under the lordship of Jesus, regardless of how we feel? Daniel points us to the true Daniel, Jesus Christ, who also faced conspiracy, false accusations, and a sealed tomb, only to emerge with resurrection life that is eternal and permanent.