19 At the first light of dawn, the king got up and hurried to the lions’ den. 20 When he came near the den, he called to Daniel in an anguished voice, “Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to rescue you from the lions?”
21 Daniel answered, “May the king live forever! 22 My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.”
23 The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God.
How nervous King Darius was as he ran out to the lions den. He was hoping for the best, fearing the worst, and his stomach was in his mouth. As he called out Daniel's name, he could feel his emotions rising. What had he done? His friend, his advisor, was the recipient of a terrible plot scheme and the king had no control. The king just had to have a little faith that this God that Daniel quietly, yet faithfully served was real and would save him from the starving lions.
As the king came closer, he heard nothing. Not a sound was coming from the pit. He yelled out for Daniel. Daniel yelled back that he was safe! His God sent an angel to close the lions' mouths and keep him from harm all night. His God was truly a God of rescue.
Have you felt rescued lately? Are you in need of a miracle? God gives them out every day. We take so many things for granted that we don't even see it. The trees budding, a baby being born, safety in the eye of a storm. Look around today and listen to God. He will show you a miracle.
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