Daniel is visited by an angel

Monday, March 28, 2011: Daniel 10:1 – 3 (NKJV)

In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar. The message was true, but the appointed time was long; and he understood the message, and had understanding of the vision. In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.

What was Daniel’s attitude before the revelation? For three weeks Daniel mourned. He neither ate nor drank anything that was savory or pleasant, nor did he use perfumed oils.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011: Daniel 10:4 – 6 (NKJV)

Now on the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, that is, the Tigris, I lifted my eyes and looked, and behold, a certain man clothed in linen, whose waist was girded with gold of Uphaz! His body was like beryl, his face like the appearance of lightning, his eyes like torches of fire, his arms and feet like burnished bronze in color, and the sound of his words like the voice of a multitude.

Who did Daniel see? Daniel saw a vision of a powerful Angelic being, possibly Gabriel.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011: Daniel 10:7 – 9 (NKJV)

And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision; but a great terror fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves. Therefore I was left alone when I saw this great vision, and no strength remained in me; for my vigor was turned to frailty in me, and I retained no strength. Yet I heard the sound of his words; and while I heard the sound of his words I was in a deep sleep on my face, with my face to the ground.

What happened to Daniel and the men with him? Daniel retained no strength and fell with his face to the ground. The men with him were overcome with terror and ran to hide themselves.

Thursday, March 31, 2011: Daniel 10:10 – 11 (NKJV)

Suddenly, a hand touched me, which made me tremble on my knees and on the palms of my hands. 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.

What were the words that Daniel was greeted by? “Greatly beloved of God!”

Friday, April 1, 2011: Daniel 10:12 – 14 (NKJV)

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. 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. 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.”

What was told to Daniel that was not known by him? Daniel was told that from the first day of his mourning, when he set his heart to understand and humbled himself before God, the angel was sent! Daniel was given an understanding of what was to happen to Israel, his people. (not the Church!)