Daniel's Faith

I'm reading through the book of Daniel. Most experts agree that the book was actually written by Daniel and I think he is a good writer. While all the books of the Bible are inerrant and written by humans under the influence of the Holy Spirit, it seems that some of those humans were better writers than others! Maybe his education in Babylon helped in this area, but, in any case, I appreciate his clarity and phrasing.

I also appreciate Daniel's devotion to the Lord. Before he interprets Nebuchadnezzar's dream in chapter 2, Daniel blesses his God. He's so sure, so confident of who God is and what He is capable of doing. I hope and pray for that rock solid faith for myself someday:

Then the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision of the night. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven. Daniel answered and said:

“Blessed be the name of God forever and ever,
to whom belong wisdom and might.
He changes times and seasons;
he removes kings and sets up kings;
he gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to those who have understanding;
he reveals deep and hidden things;
he knows what is in the darkness,
and the light dwells with him.
To you, O God of my fathers,
I give thanks and praise,
for you have given me wisdom and might,
and have now made known to me what we asked of you,
for you have made known to us the king's matter.”