What happened to Daniel is an encouraging reminder that God is in control of everything, including what rulers and authorities think, feel, and do. Proverbs 21:1 says, “The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He wishes.” Neither Ashpenaz nor Nebuchadnezzar could do anything to change God’s plan and blessing for Daniel’s life. The favorable response given to Daniel is an example of God’s promise in another proverb: “When a man’s ways are pleasing to
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