The book of Daniel is full of people acting like beasts - devouring and destroying other people (Galatians 5:14-15). The book of Daniel is also full of Godly individuals who show us to how remain wise and faithful when attacked by the beasts of this life. How do beasts respond to fear and panic? Daniel 2:1-13 Daniel 2:1 - Daniel 2:2-3 - Looking to wisdom Daniel 2:4-6 - Demands and Harsh Daniel 2:7-9 - Negative and refusal to Daniel 2:12-13 - , damage, and hurting others who are not In our sinful flesh, we are all capable of responding with these beastly responses! How does God want His children to respond to fear and panic? Daniel 2:14-23 Before the panic, build a strong . Daniel 2:14-16. The foundation you lay in the calm will be revealed in the crisis. When you feel the panic, lean on the of God. Daniel 2:14-16 General Stonewall Jackson, “My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to be always ready, whenever it may overtake me.” Charles Spurgeon, "When you go through a trial, the sovereignty of God is the pillow upon which you lay your head.” Practical steps: Stop rehearsing the what if and start resting in the even if. Surrender your illusion of control. Remind yourself - you are as safe in the storm as you are in the stillness. When you feel the panic, . Daniel 2:17-19 When you feel the panic, . Daniel 2:20-23 They had received their vision, but they weren't out of the storm yet. Don't wait until after the storm to worship, worship in it! Key Idea In our flesh, we are all capable of beastly responses. As children of God, we are empowered to respond with faith and wisdom in the face of fear and panic.