Revelation 1:13-15 – And in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. The description is remarkably similar to the one of Jesus in Revelation 1:13-15.

Some think it is Gabriel or another angel. Why was it that only Daniel saw this and those in his group did not?Īcts 9:7 – The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one.What does the face like the appearance of lightning show you about this person? How about the eyes like a flaming torch? How about his arms and legs like burnished bronze?.What other Bible passage has a description like this one?.Whom do you think he is describing in verses 5-6?.Where was Daniel when he had this vision?.How serious are you about the spiritual battle in front of you? II. We do not come with weapons of this world. Like David, we do not come with a javelin. We need to focus our whole attention on Him. We need to humble ourselves before the Lord. When you take a serious issue to the Lord, you should not just live your life exactly the same and offer a few moments of prayer here or there. Are you willing to sacrifice? How committed are you? What are you willing to give up? Serious prayer and fasting require sacrifice. And that requires sacrifice.ĭaniel was more than willing to sacrifice for this spiritual battle.Īpplication: Perhaps there is a serious issue you need to take before the Lord. He doesn’t just pray for a few minutes and then say, “my job is done.” Daniel commits himself. He does not just dabble in and get his toes wet. He comes with a humble and committed heart. Daniel sets his heart on fighting this spiritual battle. Verse 12 says that he “humbled” himself before the Lord. During this time, he fasted from meat, wine, and all delicacies. And he wanted to know God’s plan for his people’s future.ĭaniel, therefore, engaged himself in a spiritual battle, fighting on behalf of God’s people. His heart was set on his people.ĭaniel cared deeply for his people.

While he lived in the capital of a rich empire, his heart was not there. He did not indulge himself in the pleasures of the world. The riches of the world and all the pleasures and luxuries he could have wanted were available.īut Daniel did not care for these things. And he was serious about it.ĭaniel was a person who lived in the midst of great darkness. He was not a passive spectator of this battle. His prayers were used by God to accomplish some of the things we see. And Daniel was part of this spiritual battle. In this passage, we will see that there is an unseen spiritual battle raging around us in the world. Daniel was serious about the spiritual battle – Note Daniel 11:2 – And now I will show you the truth.ģ. The third year of Cyrus king of Persia – Chronologically, this takes place after chapter 9 and probably before he was thrown to the lions in chapter 6.ĭaniel says that a word was revealed to him and the “word was true.” This message appears to be the prophecy in Daniel 11. Joel 2:12-13 – Yet even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and he relents over disaster.ġ. Is it not to share your bread with the hungryĪnd bring the homeless poor into your house Īnd not to hide yourself from your own flesh? Will not make your voice to be heard on high.Īnd to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? Why have we humbled ourselves, and you take no knowledge of it?’īehold, in the day of your fast you seek your own pleasure,īehold, you fast only to quarrel and to fight Isaiah 58:3-7 – Why have we fasted, and you see it not? Matthew 5:4 – Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. How important is fasting to the life of believers today?.What does verse 3 show you about Daniel’s character?.A personal message of encouragement (15-21) I. Spiritual warfare behind the scenes (10-14)

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