Introduction

The book of Daniel has a message for all those who wish to become true overcomers. We see in it how the Lord chose and prepared a few young men and then used them to defeat the enemy of God’s people. God’s servants will surely have to go through great tribulation and persecution so they need preparation to make them ready to face all the attacks of the devil. The book of Daniel will be of great help to them.

Till recently Indians never dreamed that they would be attacked by the Chinese. They regarded the Chinese as their friends. Suddenly one fine morning they woke up and found that China had been making great preparations for a long time to attack India. True, they had been warned many times, but they had not taken things seriously. Not until the attack actually burst upon them, did they realize the immensity of their danger. Now you find that Indians are everywhere are eager to make some sacrifice that they may able to give some contributions to the defense of India.

The devil will be more subtle than China. The targets of his main attacks God’s people and God’s servants. Therefore we as God’s people, have to know our danger beforehand, and also be ready and prepared to face it. Let us remember this background as we begin studies in the book of Daniel.