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Welcome back to our Encouraging Concepts Bible study series focused on the powerfully PROPHETIC picture portrayed in the Old Testament book of Daniel painted as a panoramic landscape of World History in FIVE successions “written” in ardent ADVANCE some 2,600 years ago… “The Book of Daniel: Prophecy PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE!”
The Book of Daniel: Prophecy PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE (Chapter 10: Verses 19-21)
19 And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me. 20 Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come. 21 But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince – Daniel 10:19-21
OPENING POINTS TO PONDER: As we “diligently” discovered in our previous serous “study” it was in the presence of heavenly “holiness” from the SUPERNATURAL realm, “Daniel” the man “greatly beloved” felt an overpowering sense of “fear” in heart…
Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me – Daniel 10:18
Now here in these NEXT few poignant “passages” the angel “Gabriel” in the “appearance of a man” granted a mighty MESSAGE of eager encouragement ensued in that “Daniel” should ultimately “understand” this validated “vision” as it shall PROPHETICALLY take place at the “time of the end” just as the Holy “scriptures” themselves – Pointedly PROMISE!
Man GREATLY Beloved!
“And” here the HELPER sent from “heaven” above had “said” as he calmly comforts and eagerly encourages the aged “Daniel” in such a WAY that he is surely “strengthened” and can rightly RESUME his coveted conversation with this mandated MESSAGE ministered:
And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me – Daniel 10:19
This “strengthening” angel insists that the devoted “Daniel” need NOT to foolishly “fear” anything. Rather, this mindful “man greatly beloved” is prompted to REST in perfect “peace” of heart and to be “strong” in mind as he is – Surely STRENGTHENED!
BIBLICAL BACKGROUND: Boldly “beginning” with these sincere “supplications” submitted, the constant “commandment” was consented as the angelic MESSENGER named “Gabriel” had completely “came forth” to soundly “shew” unto “Daniel” as the “man greatly beloved” an unwavering “understanding” of the ministry “matter” manifested in this vivacious “vision” from the very moment he boldly BEGAN to powerfully “pray” as such:
At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision – Daniel 9:23
The powerful “prayer” life of the devoted “Daniel” was deeply RIGHTEOUS before our great “God” on High. Along with his consistent CHARACTER of which was constantly commended in kind – Greatly BELOVED by God!
Incidentally, the “angels” are mandated “ministering spirits” for the ELECT holy “heirs of salvation” of which is a very GREAT blessing…
But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? – Hebrews 1:13-14
And as the “angel” encourages “Daniel” him to be “strong” in sound stature, WE too can rightly REFLECT upon “our” blessed “Lord Jesus Christ” Himself…
Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him – Matthew 4:11
And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him – Luke 22:43
The “strength” returns quickly unto “Daniel” and he is able to aptly ASK the heavenly messenger to proceed – CONTINUE Conversing!
Next, the mighty “messenger” indicates his PROPHETIC purpose his heavenly visitation unto “Daniel” and the FUTURE concentrated conflicts he will encounter:
Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come – Daniel 10:20
WHY did the angel visit “Daniel” in kind? To gladly GIVE him a unique “understanding” of insolent “Israel’s” fallen FUTURE in an “appointed” apt ANSWER to his personal “prayer” request. However, the “angel’s” pious PRINCIPAL duties were to FIGHT the devilish “spirits” hiding behind the present Persian government. And “Daniel” would also ENCOUNTER other devilish “spirits” lurking behind the coming Greek government when powerful “Persia” fell defeated – Empires EMPLODE!
The magnificent messenger promptly PROMISES to tell “Daniel” the whole “truth” of the FUTURE as it is “written” throughout “scripture” which also involved “Michael” the “prince” presiding over “Israel” and the CREATED angelic archangel of heaven:
But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince – Daniel 10:21
PROPHETIC PROMISE: In spite of other PRESSING Divinely distributed duties in waring with devilish “princes” provoking, “Michael” completely COMMITS to trustworthily “teaching” the devoted “Daniel” the WHOLE counsel of trying “truth” to be told…
And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book – Daniel 12:1
Our great “God’s” Divine DECREES for His governments of this waning “world” are diligently DESCRIBED as wonderful “words” of willful WARNING woefully “written” in destined “derision” directed through His Sovereign sure “sore displeasure” dictated…
Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying, Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion – Psalms 2:1-6
Therefore, “we” too can also KNOW that the sweet “scriptures” are framed “forever” and securely “settled in heaven” by our loving “Lord” eternally…
Forever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven… Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them forever – Psalms 119:89 & 152
THEOLOGICAL THOUGHTS: And as is it is also “written” in the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy chapter 28 itself, “God” had intently INSPIRED the prophet “Moses” to practically PROMISE the horrible “judgments” upon the nation of “Israel” for their DISOBEDIENCE toward Him…
And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God. Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field. Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep. Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store. Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out… – Deuteronomy 28:1-6
But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee: Cursed shalt thou be in the city, and cursed shalt thou be in the field. Cursed shall be thy basket and thy store. Cursed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy land, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep. Cursed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and cursed shalt thou be when thou goest out. The Lord shall send upon thee cursing, vexation, and rebuke, in all that thou settest thine hand unto for to do, until thou be destroyed, and until thou perish quickly; because of the wickedness of thy doings, whereby thou hast forsaken me… – Deuteronomy 28:15-20
Not to mention, their dooming DESTRUCTION denoted from a PROPHETIC perspective within the HISTORICAL record of which was rightly REALIZED in that “dreadful” yearning year – 70 A.D.
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