Daniel 6:16 Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee.
When Daniel is thrown into the lion’s den, King Darius assures him that his God will deliver him.
This pagan king is learning that Daniel’s God is a powerful God in Heaven, not like his pagan gods. He likes Daniel. Why did he sign the decree forcing everyone to worship only the king? He was tricked into it.
King Darius can’t sleep. At first light he races to the lion’s den and calls out to Daniel, hoping against hope that he is alive. What a joy to know that God sent an angel to shut the mouths of the lions. He's alive! King Darius commands everyone in his Empire to bow before the mighty God of Daniel.
We may never face a den of lions, but we might face some of the trials other saints of God have been called to endure--- sickness, sorrow, distress, persecution, death or hardship. We may be called to take the gospel to a pagan land. Whatever happens in our lives, Jesus asks us to be faithful. He promises to never leave us.
