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An angelic visitation, visions of unimaginable beasts, interpretations, writing on the wall, a lion’s den, and a fiery furnace; the Book of Daniel holds a lot of amazing pictures. There is definitely an understanding that God is at work and on the move. Just don’t miss the story. The Book of Daniel is all about a man who stays focused in his life. A career in the government, influence with kings and governors, moving in high level circles among the strongest empires of the known world at that time, Daniel is a man who knows who he is and what lies at his center. He is a man devoted to God. In Daniel 1, there are two phrases which frame this book for me. Daniel 1:6, “Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself” and Daniel 1:9, “God gave Daniel favor and compassion.” Set in the very first account of Daniel’s life, these phrases mark the life of Daniel. He is resolved to be pure. A man of integrity. A man who reflects the nature and character of the God he serves. His relationship with God is not one sided. God works in Daniel’s life and shows compassion. For more than 60 years, Daniel resolves to live with God. This week, he inspires us to do the same.