Daniel: God is In ControlThe Lion’s DenFebruary 15, 2015Please turn to Daniel 6Michael’s Personal Goal: To keep my eyes on Jesus no matter whatChallenge #1: Dare to be a Daniel (V 1-16) 4 Character qualities of DanielCQ 1: excellent attitudeCQ 2: faithful on the jobWhatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.Colossians 3:23CQ 3: practiced personal purityCQ 4: practiced the presence of God. Challenge #2: Expect opposition (V 4-5)3 Ways to respond to crisis:-Panic = wrong thing to do “Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?”Matthew 6:27 NLT-Paralysis = do nothing-Pray = power (V 10)Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7App: If you were put on trial for praying would there be enough evidence to convict you?Into the Lion’s Den (V 16-24)Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 1Peter 5:8-9 App: Daniel calls us to keep our eyes on JesusWhat is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?