Exile is like being surrounded by beasts who seek to: Indoctrinate; Define; Defile; Divide; Destroy us like Daniel. The evil of the world seeks to do the same today (John 10:10)! God is… How would you finish that statement? How does God work within beastly kingdoms? Knowing and trusting God’s character during “exile” like circumstances is essential for not falling victim to the evil tempting us! Even in Exile: God is Himself known among the beasts! Daniel 2:19-23 God is not silent; God is listening; God is worthy of our prayers & worship! 2. God is the weakness of the beasts! Daniel 2:24-28 Sources of evil must not be trusted; Credit must not be taken. Humbly acknowledge God’s providence! 3. God is the beast! Daniel 2:29-30 King Neb asked for the dream & interpretation to be revealed. God is revealing He knows his beastly bedtime thoughts. May we fall asleep thinking of God’s kingdom not ours! Psalm 139:1-2 4. God is sovereign authority over all beastly kingdoms! Daniel 2:29-45 Self-glorifying empires will fall: Babylon; Medo-Persian; Greek; Rome Jesus is the : Psalm 118:22, Isaiah 8:14, 28:16, Zechariah 3:9 His kingdom endures forever: Luke 1:33, 20:17-18; Matthew 3:2; Isaiah 60:12 5. God is the salvation of both Jew & Gentile beasts! Daniel 2:46-49 Kneeling to pray (Daniel 2:17-18), has led to kneeling to proclaim (2:46)! How would this impact unfaithful Jews? 1 Chronicles 9:1 How would this impact unbelieving Babylonians? Daniel 9:48-49 Daniel & his friends became government officials. How are beastly kingdoms built? Rely upon ungodly sources; Credit themselves; Fall asleep thinking of “my kingdom”; Live for & find identity in what God will destroy How do we live invested in God’s Eternal Kingdom? Rely on God’s Word as your only source! Humbly glorify God with success! Fall asleep thinking of “God’s Kingdom!” Live for & find identity in what God will celebrate! Believe in the power of God