The prophet Daniel lived as a slave in Babylon serving as a counselor in King Nebuchadnezzar’s court. Although Daniel could have succumbed to despair or even given into the heathen cultural norms surrounding him, Daniel dared to be different. Pastor Ed admonishes us to emulate Daniel. While it is true that living a holy life can sometimes make us feel like isolated foreigners in a sinful world, God gives us the grace to overcome and endure. Jesus gives His obedient people favor just as Daniel experienced God’s favor in Babylon.