Daniel in the Lion's Den

So, you all have heard the story of Daniel in the Lion's den. I am going to tell you again (See Daniel 6:1-24).
It all began with King Darius setting Daniel as the highest of presidents. It was an honor for Daniel to be at this rank, but the other men were jealous, and wanted Daniel put in his rightful place. So, they persuaded the king to make a decree that no one should make any decree or petition to any God, or man besides the king. Daniel knew of this law, but he prayed in secret. The men did this because they wanted Daniel dead. Daniel was a righteous follower of God, and was also friends with the king. The king did not really know the law that he had just made. He thought that it was just a royal law that was not hard to follow.

As the story unfolds Daniel is found praying and the law was then to be fulfilled. King Darius though regretted having made the law because Daniel was his friend and had the light of Christ. Before Daniel is cast into the den the king says to him, "Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee"(Daniel 6:16). This shows that the king had faith in a being that he really did not know of. He was able to tell Daniel that he had some sort of belief. He then spent the night fasting because he loved Daniel and wanted him to be spared. He felt bad for what he had done.  With this Daniel was able to pray to the Lord in the den to be spared. He was spared because of his righteousness and his faith. The king was so happy because of this. He then wrote a decree telling the people that they should worship the god that Daniel worshipped. He said in his decree that the God that Daniel worshipped was "stedfast forever" what a description. He was telling his people that God is forever and that His kingdom is forever.

 I know that as I strive to live the gospel that my actions are not in vain. Heavenly Father will bless me. He knows what I go through as He knew with Daniel. And as each of you who read this go throughout your life trying to do what is right the Lord takes into account all of your efforts. So, take heart He loves you! He loves me! I say all these things in the Savior's name, even Jesus Christ, Amen.