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Daniel 6:22&23
"22 My God hath sent His angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before Him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.
23 Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God."

Daniel "BELIEVED in his GOD."
Daniel emerged from the LION'S den WITHOUT a scratch on him! Daniel was innocent before GOD and before man. So, GOD "sent His angel" to keep the LIONS from devouring Daniel! It's a miraculous event! 

It's also amazing that Daniel is not mad. Daniel had served the king honorably for decades and this is how he is treated. It was a profound betrayal and yet Daniel comes out in a good mood. He is not salty. He's not holding a grudge. He is grateful. He is not dead. Daniel did not let PRIDE effect him. Through it all he kept praying as usual. Obey God and not men. Faithfulness by Daniel and by the King was rewarded by GOD! People let Daniel down but GOD saved him! 

What a POWERFUL testimony this event is to King Darius and all his kingdom! Understand that Daniel was FAITHFUL to GOD and the king. The people in the King's court who conspired to have Daniel killed were unwilling to work in a fare and just system, a GOD honoring system. The corruption and evil that they wanted to prosper was a affront to GOD and everyone believing in truth, justice and goodness. This power struggle we read about in Daniel chaper six is a battle that is happening all over our world today. And, it's a battle that happens in every heart of every person. The Daniel side of our character helps open us to our salvation. As the Lord protected the historic Daniel, also He protects and guards the Daniel side of our hearts. It's this part of us that the Holy Ghost inspires faithfulness to GOD. And, this makes ALL the difference in the way we act and react, think and feel. In this way we can dare to be like Daniel, faithful and prayerful. 
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