Warriors Arise: July 31, 2021
Daniel 10:10-21 (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.” 20 Then he said, “Do you know why I have come to you? And now I must return to fight with the prince of Persia; and when I have gone forth, indeed the prince of Greece will come. 21 But I will tell you what is noted in the Scripture of Truth. (No one upholds me against these, except Michael your prince.)
It is an important question to ask, "Do you know why I have come to you?" Daniel had been praying for 21 day for something that hadn't happened yet. The prophet Jeremiah sent a word from God to the captives decades earlier. The time has come but they are still in captivity and it doesn't seem like they will be returning to Jerusalem.
God sends an angel to Daniel with a message; but he is in deep prayer. The angel needs to get his attention, because he is needed back in the battle. In the heavenlies, Michael is fighting the spiritual power of darkness of Persia. While Daniel had been in intense prayer, petitioning God for the release of his people from captivity, the angel had been given a message then held up in hand to hand combat with the prince of darkness over Persia for 21 days.
Michael, the warrior archangel, came to intervene so the angel could get to Daniel. The angel touched Daniel to get his attention. Daniel, who hadn't eaten anything in 21 days nearly passed out from fear. The angel tells Daniel the message from God, why he is late in getting to him, and that he was relieved by Michael; therefore, he must return immediately. The fear has stolen Daniel's ability to speak.
It seems like there is a second heavenly being, one having the likeness of the sons of men, in the room who touches Daniel's lips. They want Daniel to continue praying. Daniel continues to struggle. He can speak, but his strength has gone from him. So the second heavenly being touches Daniel with his words, God's words for him. The next part is extremely important. The angel wants to know, "Do you know why I have come to you?" He wants to know if Daniel heard the message correctly. He wants to know if Daniel understands the importance of this message getting to him. He wants to know because he needs to get back to Michael they need to remove the price of darkness of Persia because the prince of darkness over Greece will come soon.
Do you know why I have come? This is a powerful question and one each of us must answer. Do you know why God touched your life? If you are a believer in Jesus Christ then you know God has touched your life. However, did you know He has probably come to you on a number of occasions to touch you, giving you the courage to believe and speak forth things He wants you to pray for and to accomplish? Do you know He has come to strengthen you when you have been weak? Do you know He speaks words that minister to every cell in your body; therefore, you receive courage? Father, do I know why You have come? Do I know why You have sent an angel to deliver a message? You came because I am chosen. You have chosen me to represent You here on earth and in the courtrooms of heaven I have authority to pray, to petition You for what You have spoken into my heart. I ask for boldness to come before You in prayer. I ask for peace to calm my nerves. I ask for ears to hear what You are saying to me. I ask for strength to persevere while the spiritual battle rages where I cannot see. I ask for faith to believe my prayers matter. Come and speak to me. I will pray as you direct in Jesus' name amen.
A Warrior in the Lord’s Army,
Veridee Joy Hand
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