Daniel at Peace in the Lions' Den

Daniel rests unharmed among the lions inside a dark stone den, his hand laid calmly upon the mane of a great lion while another sleeps at his feet. Scattered bones and broken rock emphasize the danger of the pit, yet the prophet sits with quiet confidence, surrounded by beasts whose mouths have been shut by God. The scene portrays the account in Daniel 6, when Daniel is cast into the lions’ den for his faithfulness in prayer and delivered because he trusted in the living God. The restrained lions become a visual testimony of divine protection, steadfast obedience, and the Lord’s authority over earthly powers. This artwork serves well for teaching on prayer, courage, persecution, faithfulness, and God’s deliverance. by John Thompson