Man of the Bible · Exile and Return
Daniel
A faithful exile who served kings without bowing his conscience
Daniel was taken to Babylon as a young man and resolved not to defile himself with the king's food. God gave him wisdom to interpret dreams and the writing on the wall, and he served under several rulers with distinction. When a law forbade prayer, he kept praying, and God shut the lions' mouths.
Key verse: Daniel 1:8
Strengths
- Settled convictions decided early
- Excellent and trustworthy servant
- Consistent prayer life
Struggles
- Troubled and worn out by heavy visions
What Daniel teaches you
Faith. Decide your convictions before the pressure comes, and keep your rhythm of prayer even when it costs you.
Family. Hold on to who you are in God even far from home, and keep the friends who stand with you in faith.
Business and calling. Serve with such excellence and honesty that critics can find no fault in your work, even when they search for one.