Re:Verse passage – Daniel 9:1-23 (day two)
…while I was still speaking in prayer, then the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision previously, came to me in my extreme weariness about the time of the evening offering. vs. 21
It has been mentioned several times in the past few weeks, but I think it bears repeating; Daniel was a man of prayer. What I found compelling is that in this passage Daniel admits both his extreme fatigue, and his reliance on God. Following after the Lord does not guarantee a worry-free existence. You’ve been walking in faith long enough to know that. Our weariness, however, should not be an excuse to take a break from following and serving. When the Lord blesses abundantly we are to give thanks and spend time with him. When we are walking through life’s valleys we are to lean on his promises and spend time with him. Daniel is a great model of how to prioritize our walk with Jesus in the midst of an ever-changing world.
I totally agree! What an amazing example Daniel gives us on how to pray and pour out our hearts to our Heavenly Father and then to see how our Heavenly Father responds by providing comfort. What perfect timing for the times we are in. Words of encouragement – “Our weariness, however, should not be an excuse to take a break from following and serving” – exactly what I needed to hear this week. Thanks for sharing.