Daniel was a comforting presence in the life of King Nebuchadnezzar. It's strange because Daniel had been someone who had defied the King's orders and someone whom the King had tried to kill on at least one occasion. But still, when the King was afraid, Daniel was someone the King believed could help him. Daniel's presence was a redemptive presence. He was gracious, but fearlessly honest with the King. And ultimately, Daniel's presence led to a pagan King believing in Yahweh and worshiping Him at the end of his life. This is our role in the lives of those who do not believe as we do. We are to have a redemptive presence. To be people that are substantially different in every way, but still the people, pagans want around when things aren't going their way.