Remain Faithful in Troubled Times
Whilst the first half of Daniel’s book
centres around prophet’s personal
adventures; the second half
focuses on his prophetic visions.
God’s people now find themselves
under Gentile domination. But even
world powers do not rise or fall
without the consent of almighty God.
In remarkable collection of prophetic
glimpses, Daniel sets forth both
the near and distant future of God’s
chosen people – a future filled with
purifying judgment and blessing.
The eternal God is sovereign; and
His people must be faithful through
troubled times until God’s kingdom
comes into glorious fulfilment.
Daniel served for 70 years in foreign
land that was hostile to God, yet he
did not compromise his faith in God.
He was truthful, persistent in prayer.
In order to fulfill your life’s purpose,
you need staying power above all.
Be relentless in your prayers, stay
firm in integrity and be content to
serve God wherever he puts you.
Lord, we will Wait for the Answer;
Lord, we will Persevere On; and
Lord, we will Remain Faithful. Amen.
Lord, we will Wait for the Answer:
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…
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 (Daniel 10:12-14).
Lord, help me to Wait Patiently
for the answers to my prayers.
Increase my faith to know that
when I pray, You hear the cries of
my heart and will answer in Your perfect timing and perfect way.
Help me continue to pray and
not give up, no matter how long
it takes or how many obstacles the enemy throws in my path. Amen.
Lord, we will Persevere On:
Those who do wickedly against
the covenant he shall corrupt
with flattery; but the people who
know their God shall Be Strong,
and carry out great exploit.
And some who are wise will fall
victim to persecution. In this way,
they will be refined and cleansed
and made pure… for the appointed time is still to come (Daniel 11:32-35)
Lord, we recognise temptations
are not unique, everyone struggles.
Help us to know You so well that
we will say a Firm No to temptation.
Help us use opportunities during
difficult times to share Your Word
for it will interest those who
normally don’t bother with it.
Help us to recognise trials as
opportunities to strengthen faith.
Help us to remain steadfast and
be drawn closer to You God. Amen.
Lord, we will Remain Faithful:
I heard what he said but I did not
understand what he meant. So I
asked: How will all this finally end,
my lord? But he said: Go now Daniel
for what I have said is kept secret
and sealed until the time of the end.
Many will be purified… and refined
by these trials… And blessed are
those who wait and remain until the
end of the 1,335 days (Dan 12:8-12)
Lord, Your secrets are still mysteries
to me even after You tell them.
Show me enough to keep me going.
Help me to keep the destination
in view, regardless of how the path
turns. Give me the faith to get there.
For the vision is yet for an appointed
time… Though it tarries, wait for it…
For the just shall live by faith. Amen.