Daniel could have softened his warning to King Belshazzar, but he boldly spoke the truth. It took courage on Daniel’s part, but he knew the threat from an earthly king was nothing compared to his allegiance to the King of heaven. When we share Daniel’s perspective, we too will find that God gives us the courage to stand alone.

Our Daily Bread – August 17, 2001

But because he became proud, stubborn and cruel, he was removed from his royal throne and lost his place of honor. He was driven away from human society, and his mind became like that of an animal. He lived with wild donkeys, ate grass like an ox, and slept in the open air with nothing to protect him from the dew. Finally he admitted that the Supreme God controls all human kingdoms and can give them to anyone he chooses.

Daniel 5:20-21