Daniel was a man to whom God gave special abilities. While he was a prisoner of the Babylonians, he was noted for the fact that he could interpret dreams. Even the kings of Babylon called him to interpret theirs. He had visions from God, which served as a warning to the Babylonians. He had a very disciplined personal life, which served as an example to everyone around them. Daniel was taken as a prisoner to Babylon in the year 605 BC. This happened the same year that the Babylonians defeated the Agyptians at the Battle of Carchemish. In Babylon, Daniel stood out for his discipline and his natural capabilities, the king of that country placed him in a privileged position. Starting in the year 605 BC, Daniel began his work as a messenger of God in a foreign nation. His proclamation work and his exemplary life continue at least until the year 539 BC:
First, Daniel demonstrated his fidelity to God by refusing to live like the Babylonians. He had the courage to stand up to the mighty king of Babylon by not adopting the customs of peoples who did not worship God. Second, God gave him the ability to interpret the dreams of the Babylonian king, something that the magicians of that country could not do. That was how the king placed him in a privileged place. Thirdly, Daniel and three of his friends refused to worship a golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had ordered to be made. With this, Daniel demonstrated his fidelity and loyalty to the true God, since he was not afraid to put his life endangered. Daniel as a messenger from God shows that one can confront the great political leaders. This represents a risk and requires a lot of courage. But Daniel's example teaches us that we must oppose everything that goes against gods will,