Daniel’s Faithfulness
Daniel had become one of the most trusted advisors to King Darius. He was honest and wise, and the king planned to put him in charge of the whole kingdom. But some jealous officials did not like this and wanted to find a way to get rid of him.
Daniel 6:4 (NIV) says:“They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent.”
The Tricky Law
The jealous officials convinced King Darius to make a law that no one could pray to any god or man except the king for thirty days. If they did, they would be thrown into a den of lions! But Daniel continued to pray to God three times a day, just as he always had.
Daniel 6:10 (NIV) says:“Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.”
Into the Lions’ Den
When the officials saw Daniel praying, they reported him to the king. Even though King Darius liked Daniel, he had to follow his own law. Daniel was thrown into the lions’ den, but the king said:
Daniel 6:16 (NIV) says:“May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!”
That night, God sent an angel to shut the mouths of the lions, and Daniel was completely unharmed!
Daniel is Saved
The next morning, King Darius rushed to the den and was overjoyed to find Daniel alive. He then ordered that the men who had falsely accused Daniel be thrown into the lions’ den instead!
Daniel 6:23 (NIV) says:“No wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God.”
Lesson for Today
Daniel’s story teaches us to stay faithful to God, even when it’s difficult. God is always with us and will protect us when we trust Him.
