* The secret to Daniel’s power was his understanding of how God works.

* He knew God uses people to help others.

* He was simply “that guy” for the king.

* He saw himself as a conduit through which God could get a message to the king.

* He didn’t think too highly of himself.

* He removed himself from the equation so the transaction could be between God and the king.

* vs 48 - the same thing that got him hired got him fired later.

* Faithfulness in your work leads to promotion.

* Faithfulness in your walk leads to persecution.

* Daniel shows us what faithfulness looks like.