Brave Leaders Brave leaders are those that step up and be courageous in dangerous situations when others would

not think about stepping up. Brave leaders are those that stand up for what they believe in and know is right and do not back down, because of the consequences that may come their way for disobeying the king. Brave leaders are not just those leaders that go to war, but they can and are leaders like Daniel who persevere through the trials and hardships brought to them through their faith in God. Our soldiers are not just heros they are among the bravest of leaders. Without them we would not be where we are today. Daniel is a wise, faithful, and brave leader. He was taken from his Israelite home and forced to serve in the kings palace. Although Daniel was with the king, he refused to follow the same customs and laws. God found favor with Daniel and gave him knowledge and skills in every aspect of literature and wisdom. Daniel also had the insight into all dreams and visions. In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom (Daniel 1:20). Throughout his time at the palace, Daniel never failed to follow faithfully his God even after the new decree was put in writing. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before (Daniel 6:10). Because of his faithfulness to God Daniel was to be thrown into a den of lions for praying to his God and not the king. Daniel trusted in the Lord and knew that no harm would be done to him, so he went to the den and survived for his faithfulness to God. Daniel found favor with the king and the king changed his decree saying that all his peoples and nations throughout the whole world should tremble and fear the God of Daniel. For He is the living God and He endures forever; His kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. He rescues and He saves; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions (Daniel 6:26-27). Daniel was a true and faithful servant to God and Gods people. Daniel never ceased to worship and follow his God, despite the hardships that would come to him. Daniel truly was a brave servant of God and brought many people to believe in Gods power through his wisdom and faith. It only takes one brave person to stand up for what they believe in to become a great leader. Honor our soldiers and veterans, they are among the greatest brave leaders we have today.