I may not see in front of me, But I can see for miles around when I look over my shoulder, and Lord, it`s clear. You`ve brought me here, So faithful every step of the way. What can I do but follow you, For You are the Way, the Truth, the Life, And You`ve promised never to leave me, My Savior, my friend, From beginning to end.
I Am Found In You
by
Steven Curtis Chapman
On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river, the Tigris, I looked up and there before me was a man dressed in linen, with a belt of the finest gold around his waist. He said, "Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up, for I have now been sent to you." And when he said this to me, I stood up trembling. Then he continued, "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." Daniel 10:4-5, 11-12 NIV
(I know I used more scripture today than usual, but I hope you will read all of it.)
Yesterday we saw how Daniel reacted to a situation he couldn't control. He was warned in a revelation that there would be a great war. Daniel took the situation very serious and went to the Lord in prayer. For three weeks (21 days), Daniel fasted and prayed, mourning to the Lord for His response and help. On the twenty-fourth day, God answered his prayers.
Now, when you read God's answer, you may not see the tremendous breakthrough. God sends His angel to basically say, "Don't be afraid, everything will be okay." God didn't tell Daniel there would be no war. He didn't say He had changed His mind, but God did tell Daniel not to be afraid, assuring Daniel that God was still in control. It was enough for Daniel to continue on with life again.
What are you waiting to hear from God? First, I must ask, are you trying to "fix" everything on your own, or are you consistently coming to Him in prayer, turning it all over to God, waiting for His response? If you will do this, keeping your faith in who He is and that He can do as He says He can, and that He will, you will begin to see God bring forth an answer.
It may not be that He is going to "fix everything". Instead, it may simply be, as was the case with Daniel, that God tells you "Do not fear", and then encourages you that everything will be okay. But, when God comes to you with an answer, you will be strengthened once again, you will sense His peace, and you will be able to exhibit His joy...even in spite of the circumstances around you.
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