1. The king was distressed (11-16)

When the king heard that Daniel was the one who violated his edict, he was distressed. He was determined to save Daniel, but according to the law of the Medes and Persians, he could not repeal the decree. So, with great reluctance, he had Daniel thrown into the lion's den. As he sealed up the mouth of the den, he told Daniel, 'May the God you serve continually rescue you.'

2. Because he trusted in God (17-28)

That night, the king couldn't eat or sleep or watch T.V. At dawn, he hurried to the lion's den and called to Daniel in an anguished voice. When Daniel told him that God had sent his angel to shut the mouths of the lions, he was overjoyed. He knew that God had protected Daniel because Daniel trusted in God. He disposed of the men who had tricked him and fed them to the hungry lions. Then he issued an edict praising God, and commanding all people to fear and reverence him. Daniel's faithful life had planted faith in a pagan king.

Application: Lord, help me to trust you in all circumstances.
One Word: He is the living God