Because Daniel believed in his God

“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 6v23

Over and over again Daniel’s faith was honoured and blessed. After Daniel survived the night in the lion’s den the king was overjoyed, just as he had said, Daniel’s God had carried him through and kept him safe.

Daniel’s faith was honoured with deliverance. The reason was clear – in this situation God knew that He would be best glorified by delivering Daniel. The king would see His power and it would be clear to the whole nation that Daniel served the one and only true God. Because Daniel believed he was delivered.

We need to remember though that God does not always act that way. There are times in the Bible when God is honoured by the death of His saints.

What are we to do? We do what Daniel did – believe God and trust God with the results.