DAILY BREAD READING (Published Daily by Our Daily Bread Ministries)
MARCH 3, 2026
READ: Daniel 6 (Focus vs. 25-28)
MEMORY VERSE
[God] rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. Daniel 6:27
BACKGROUND
When the Transit Agency of Central Kentucky (TACK) renovated its headquarters, it wanted to make sure people noticed. Instead of a subtle sign or announcement, it installed a massive, nearly twenty-two-feet-tall thumbtack at its entrance.
The thumbtack, a world record, is an undeniable marker that no passersby can miss.
In Daniel 6, God used something undeniable to get people’s attention: He miraculously rescued Daniel after he’d been placed in a lion’s den for choosing to defy King Darius’ decree by continuing to pray to God (vv. 10-23).
The prophet survived because he’d “trusted in . . . God” (v. 23). Darius then declared that—unlike the dead idols of the Medes and Persians—Daniel’s God was “the living God [who] endures forever” (v. 26).
He alone “rescues and . . . saves [and] performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth” (v. 27). It’s remarkable that even a pagan king acknowledged God’s power and sovereignty. Like a giant, divine “thumbtack,” God’s act of power couldn’t be overlooked.
Sometimes God gets our attention as He does something significant and undeniable (v. 27)—supernatural rescues, right-on-time provisions, and heart transformations. Other times, He works quietly as we watch and wait.
Let’s stand in awe of what He’s doing in and around us today—trusting in Him and His great power (v. 23).
Marvin Williams
INSIGHT
An important theme in the book of Daniel is that while human kingdoms and powers rise and fall, behind the scenes God and His eternal kingdom are what will truly endure.
Daniel declares, “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others” (2:20-21).
In a world that denies God’s power, remaining faithful to Him carries personal risk. The politically motivated scheming of others led to Daniel being cast into a lions’ den because of his faithfulness to God (6:3-8, 11-16).
But when God delivered him, King Darius himself concluded that God is the ultimate ruler: “He is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end” (v. 26). Daniel’s story reminds us to trust and rely on God and His great power.
Monica La Rose
APPLICATION
How has God captured your attention? How can you share with others what He’s shown you?
PR’s (Pastor Richard) RE-EMPHASIS (From Today’s Post)
Sometimes God gets our attention as He does something significant and undeniable—supernatural rescues, right-on-time provisions, and heart transformations. Other times, He works quietly as we watch and wait. Let’s stand in awe of what He’s doing in and around us today
PR’s TAKE
“So wonderful is God’s power. He can see beyond any darkness and reach beyond any limitation” Gift Mona
“…The power of God cannot be so determined and measured, for it is uncircumscribed and immeasurable, beyond and above all that is or may be. On the other hand, it must be essentially present at all places, even in the tiniest tree leaf.” Martin Luther
PRAYER
“Sovereign God of heaven and earth, I stand in awe of Your inspiring power.”
TODAY’S HYMN/WORSHIP/PRAISE/GOSPEL SONG
“ALL POWER” Nathaniel Bassey
All power belongs to you alone
All power belongs to you alone
All the power belongs to you alone
All power belongs to you alone
Once you have spoken, twice I have heard
All power belongs to you alone
And when you have spoken, it surely comes to pass
All power belongs to you alone
All power belongs to you alone
All power belongs to you alone
All power belongs to you alone
All power belongs to you alone
Once you have spoken, twice I have heard
All power belongs to you alone
And when you have spoken, it surely comes to pass
All power belongs to you alone
All power belongs to you alone
All power belongs to you alone
