The longest night of your life. Does one immediately come to mind? Perhaps you’re in the middle of one right now…it is darker than you want. Lasting longer than you thought. And you don’t know why God is allowing you to go through it.
I’m sure that Daniel could relate as he was thrown into the den of lions for the night. But that long evening was also when Daniel saw God’s faithfulness and presence on display.
“My God sent His angel, and He shut the mouths of the lions.” Daniel 6:22
We know that Daniel survived and wasn’t harmed. But in real time, Daniel didn’t know the outcome. It had to feel like the longest night of his life. Surrounded. No way out. All night long. That’s what he saw in the moment. What he realized the next morning was that God was with him and protected him.
That same God is with you today and will be with you during your longest nights. It may seem dark and like there’s no way out. But He will be your strength and peace. He is with you. And He is faithful. You are surrounded by His care. – Sandi
