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When you are face to face with a lioness, standing firm in spite of your fear is what saves you, not your own strength or speed. In this series of messages on Greater Things we have seen the importance of unwavering faith in God. In this message from Daniel 6, we explore Daniel in the lion’s den, another bible study favorite. Unpacking Daniel 6 teaches lessons from stories of Daniel’s unwavering faith and the transformation in King Darius. Friends and family, when facing our own metaphorical lions, we can learn from Daniel that courageous faith in God is the root and its core is trust in God’s character. As in Daniel’s story faith may not always begin with a motive to protest or resist, but faith in God often results in resistance. Faith shines as light in the darkness to step into the brokenness of the world with God’s love. Faith has the power to change the world. What metaphorical lions are you facing that may not have teeth and claws such as fear, loneliness, uncertainty, or questions about how to respond in disturbing times to bring about social justice and equality?