Daniel knew Babylon was coming to conquer his people. He also knew that they were a godless people and would enslave him for 70 years. Even though we was castrated, force to study the occult, given a name that honors demon gods, tossed into a fiery furnace; Daniel remained full of hope because he knew God is sovereign and always in control. Instead of collapsing in terror of current circumstances, His ambassadors need to stand firm on the cross and empty tomb as being evidence that not even the gates of hell can stop God and His plans!