Daniel Was Cast...

Daniel was cast into the Lion’s Den 

and it was sealed overnight.  

Here Rubens shows us the moment 

when the stone was pulled back 

by his friend the next morning.  

The beast’s eyes are dazzled by the light 

and we see Daniel 

giving thanks to God for his deliverance. 

In modern times 

I am sure you all at various times 

have had your Soul or inner world 

cast into the Pit, and you have survived.  

Sometimes I feel like this 

but have learned 

to make my Soul invisible to beasts.  

I suggest you do the same.

~Mervyn

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