The salvation and judgment of God are astonishing.

King Darius ordered that the men who had accused Daniel

be brought and thrown into the lion’s den, along with their families.

Before they even reached the floor of the den,

the lions pounced and crushed all their bones

(Daniel 6:24).

Isn’t that extraordinary?

Clearly, when Daniel was thrown into the lion’s den,

the lions did not harm him

(because God’s angel had shut the lions' mouths) (v. 22).

Yet, it is astonishing that the very people

who accused the innocent Daniel were torn apart

by the lions before even reaching the bottom of the den.

Thus, the salvation and judgment of God are astonishing.

Even more remarkable is that the holy God the Father,

in His desire to save us, who are full of sins (God's salvation),

poured out all His wrath upon His sinless and innocent Son,

Jesus Christ, and judged Him on the cross (God’s judgment).