God can change the mind and lives of Kings - Daniel 1-6

You can't help but read this section and see God's work in the lives of man and especially in the lives of those in charge. We sometimes see people worry about government and what they are doing. And, we have a certain part in that government via our vote and our voice. However, in these six chapters we have a wonderful display of God working in His sovereign will in the lives of three kings in Daniels life. God had put Daniel exactly where He wanted Him to be. God gave Daniel the wisdom and gifts He wanted him to have. He then put Daniel in front of all three kings to let them know that God was in charge and that He was working in their lives. Daniel was not embarrassed about telling the kings "who he worked for" and "who gave him the wisdom." God uses Daniel to talk to the kings, to advise the kings, to warn the kings, to encourage the kings. Daniel shows great respect and great love for each of these kings. God works in these kings lives and even turns one into a wild ox. God can do that to people in charge ... or people not in charge. When God puts you somewhere He can use you in the same manner with your boss or some other authority in your life. We don't have to resist the authorities in our lives or make their life and our difficult. God works in the lives of leaders through men and women of God who are willing to stand of Him and proclaim His truths to them.