Daniel's terrifying vision of four monstrous beasts revealed successive empires that would rise and fall through violence and chaos. But the vision also showed one like a son of man - Jesus - who would receive eternal authority and establish an unshakeable kingdom. When facing difficult times, we have four options: fight back, give in, hide, or choose Daniel's path of subversive obedience. Jesus calls us to love our enemies, do good to those who hate us, and actively participate in God's kingdom work. We can make a difference by doing the good we can with the tools we have in our current circumstances, whether as parents, students, business leaders, or community members.