Warriors Arise: July 29, 2021
Daniel 10:10-19 (NKJV) Suddenly, a hand touched me, which made me tremble on my knees and on the palms of my hands. 11 And he said to me, “O Daniel, man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.” While he was speaking this word to me, I stood trembling. 12 Then he said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words. 13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia. 14 Now I have come to make you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision refers to many days yet to come.” 15 When he had spoken such words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless. 16 And suddenly, one having the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips; then I opened my mouth and spoke, saying to him who stood before me, “My lord, because of the vision my sorrows have overwhelmed me, and I have retained no strength. 17 For how can this servant of my lord talk with you, my lord? As for me, no strength remains in me now, nor is any breath left in me.” 18 Then again, the one having the likeness of a man touched me and strengthened me. 19 And he said, “O man greatly beloved, fear not! Peace be to you; be strong, yes, be strong!” So when he spoke to me I was strengthened, and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”
This is pretty amazing! In one visitation Daniel was touched three times! This is serious. It is important to God that Daniel understands what is going to happen and the role he has been assigned.
1. The angel touched Daniel in verse 10 to get his attention. Daniel was in prayer. The angel had arrived and Daniel had not noticed his presence. So the angel got Daniel’s attention, suddenly, a hand touched me which made me tremble on my knees and on the palms of my hands. Daniel was expecting an answer from God, but I don’t think he was expect a visitation.
2. One having the likeness of the sons of men touched Daniel’s lips in verse 16. Daniel was stricken by what the angel had told him. He could not speak. As Scripture reads, it could have been God Himself or Jesus who touched his lips. God needed Daniel to be able to speak. He wanted Daniel to use his prayers to usher in what he had been told would happen. We find in Matthew 6:8-10 (NKJV) For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. 9 In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.
Jesus taught His disciples to pray the will of the Father. Daniel has been told the will of God and has been authorized to pray the Father’s will. God wants him to speak.
3. Again, the one having the likeness of a man touched Daniel and strengthened him. God sends an angel to touch Daniel to get his attention. He desires to redirect Daniel’s prayers. Once he hears the message, his strength has been drained from him and he has no idea what to say or how to pray. He has been praying for 70 years for the return of his people from captivity to return back to Jerusalem. Now, God has revealed the future of His people and Daniel is commissioned to pray. He has no idea where to start what to pray, or how to pray it. It all seems so overwhelmingly out of control. It is as if the new the angel shared more than his mind can comprehend; therefore, he doesn’t know where to start. But the one who has the likeness of a man touched Daniel again, for a second time. This time Daniel is given strength.
Strengthened in verse 18 (Strong’s): to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer
When the one having the likeness of a man touched Daniel it reminds me of:
Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV) But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
God had a mission for Daniel. Daniel did not react very well upon hearing the news. He didn’t have any strength and he could speak. He had no idea what to say. God touched him and Daniel could speak. Then God touch him and his strength returned to him.
There are times when we have been praying, listening, waiting, reminding God what He said, petitioning, and making our request known to God something changes. This change comes, because God has a different plan. He has an assignment and we are not sure what to say or pray. Before we prayed what was on our heart and that is good. But then there are times when God specifically assigns us to pray for His will to be done in a matter that may not even concern us, but He knows He can trust us to pray.
Father, when You give me an assignment to pray I want to be ready. It is as if all I have prayed is preparing me to for the assignments You give me. I pray as Scripture directs. I come before You boldly, as Your child, as Your friend. I come before You to petition for my people and make my requests known. I come before You declaring Your will to be done here on earth as it is in heaven. Thank you for the training of prayer. Thank you for teaching me to pray and encouraging to develop our relationship in prayer. I ask to know what is on Your heart. I want to pray for the requests of those in need but I want to be trusted to pray in Your will, what is on Your heart, what needs to be prayed to usher in Your kingdom here on earth as it is in heaven. Come and speak to me, I will pray Your will in Jesus’ name amen.
A Warrior in the Lord’s Army,
Veridee Joy Hand
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