The Bible calls us to be strong in the face of opposition by following the example of Jesus (Heb 12:3). In Daniel chapter 6, Daniel shows remarkable confidence in God in the face of three formidable opponents: the King, Darius, his governors and his lions. What gives Daniel such confidence is his discernment of human opposition against God’s people. Daniel knows that his struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual rebellion to God. Knowing this allows him to wear the right spiritual armour in battle so that he can stand when the day of evil comes.