Daniel

Daniel,
governed by God.
Hijacked from homeland,
transported with treasures
taken from temple.

Cast into captivity,
dislocated from those dearest,
a foreigner far away.
Losing language,
culture conflicting,
everything eradicated,
even his name.

Choosing not to compromise,
steadfast and staunch.
Not succumbing to self pity,
denying depression,
leaning into life.

Learning lessons,
receiving revelation,
trusting in trials,
positioning for promotion.

Accessing authority,
allowing angelic agency
against lip licking lions.
Treasuring truth,
honored by history.

We should study
Daniel
and learn from his life.