Daniel 1 and 2

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Daniel: Praise the name of God forever and ever,

        for all wisdom and power belong to Him.
    He sets in motion the times and the ages;
        He deposes kings and installs others;
    He gives wisdom to the wise
        and grants knowledge to those with understanding.
    He reveals deep truths and hidden secrets;
        He knows what lies veiled in the darkness;
        pure light radiates from within Him.
    I recognize who You are, and I praise You, God of my ancestors,
        for You have given me wisdom and strength.
    And now You have graciously revealed to me what we asked of You,
        for You have revealed to us the king’s dream and its meaning.

Daniel 2:20-23

Nebuchadnezzar: 47 I am now certain that your God is the God of all gods, the Lord of all kings, and the Revealer of mysteries, for unlike the other wise men in my service, you were able to reveal to me this mystery. You told me not only what I dreamed but what it all means.
Daniel 2:47 (The Voice)

Even in exile, there is a faithful remnant. Daniel and his friends have chosen to remain faithful, trusting in the God who rescued their ancestors out of slavery. God blesses their faithfulness and gives them favor in the sight of the most powerful King on the earth. Because of Daniel's faithful example and God given wisdom, he is able to point this King to the true God and start the process of changing the heart of the King.

Even in the most dire circumstances, God is working for your good and His glory. You see this is these two chapters of Daniel. Do you believe that God will be with you in your times of need? Do you run to