What stood out today: v9:2 I, Daniel, understood from the Scriptures, according to the word of the LORD given to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. v19 O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For your sake, O my God, do not delay, because your city and your people bear your Name. v21-23 Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice. He instructed me and said to me, "Daniel, I have now come to give you insight and understanding. As soon as you began to pray, an answer was given, which I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed. v10:1-2 a revelation was given to Daniel (who was called Belteshazzar). Its message was true and it concerned a great war. At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks. v12 "Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. v21 No one supports me against them except Michael, your prince.
My response: Jesus, the war you are dealing with is terrifying – this revelation causes Daniel to be ill for three weeks! I love the idea of Princes/Angels sent to watch over and protect us. Lord Jesus, may I be one like Daniel who sets his mind to gain understanding and to humble myself before God. Not for my blessing but because You, Jesus, are worthy and it is right to do so. In exile Daniel served you well. It is the beat of our heart…
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