DANIEL 10
18 Again one having the appearance of a man touched me and strengthened me. 19 And he said, “O man greatly loved, fear not, peace be with you; be strong and of good courage.” And as 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? But now I will return to fight against the prince of Persia; and when I go out, behold, the prince of Greece will come. 21 But I will tell you what is inscribed in the book of truth: there is none who contends by my side against these except Michael, your prince.
– Daniel 10:18-21
DANIEL 10 GOD’S DEFENCE
A poem by ILMA inspired by these verses
If we believe in the Lord, we will be assured of his protection
The Lord will never abandon his people; he gives them fortification
He strengthens those whom He loves, he is their fortress
Do not fear because He grants us strength, peace and courage
Rely on the only One who is the rock, our strong foundation
Leave everything to the Lord Almighty for He is our salvation
He sends all his angels to look after His people’s safety
Be still and know that he sends angels to fight against the enemy
Rest in God alone for he is the only One who sees our adversities
Do not lean on your own understanding instead run to him for defence.
In this account, we witness how Daniel was comforted by the man who appeared to him with the message that he is greatly loved. He pacified Daniel’s fear and gave him strength, peace and courage. Daniel described in verse 19 that as soon as the man spoke his message, he was beginning to feel strength again. The angel told Daniel why he returned. It was to let him know that he had to go back fighting against demons influencing Persia and later deal with the demons influencing Greece. Sources say that the prince of Greece must be referring to Alexander the Great. Persia and Greece, of course, are two of the kingdoms that have been the focus of prophecy in this book.
REFLECTION
- Share a time you experienced God’s protection.
