Daniel was preferred by Darius above all others because "an excellent spirit was with him". As we know Darius was tricked by those presidents and priests who Daniel was preferred over to make a decree that would sentence Daniel to the lion's den. Despite his best efforts Darius was legally bound to carry out this decree. He showed faith in the Lord when he told Daniel that his God would deliver him. King Darius continued to fast and pray for Daniel all night as he remained captive in the Lion's den.
Daniel was of course spared through the night and Darius was able to take him out of the Lion's den. Those who schemed up the decree in the first place were sentenced and killed in the Lions den as were their families, which on a side note seems like a bit much but as was the times.
Darius later made a decree in which he referred to Daniel's God as the living God, as a God who delivereth, rescueth and worketh the wonders of the earth.
Having faith in the Lord does not go unnoticed. The Lord has demonstrated that he will provide for the faithful. It's not always in this manner but he always provides for those who are faithful and loyal.
Daniel Chapter 6
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