Character is what we do behind closed doors. Daniel 6:3 says, “Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him…” 

Jealousy drove the other governors and satraps to find a charge against Daniel. They could find nothing, because according to verse 4, “…he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him.” They knew they had to set a trap.

They convinced the king to make a decree. Daniel’s character was revealed behind closed doors. Verse 10 says that when he knew the decree had been signed, he went home and opened his windows towards Jerusalem. It says, “…he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.”

Daniel had a secret history with God that was not altered or changed because of his adverse circumstances. Our heart’s choices reveal our character’s compass. Where does yours point?