Christian Devotional – May 12, 2016

Read Daniel chapter 10

VERSE:

Daniel 10:19–“Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed,” he said. “Peace! Be strong now, be strong.” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength.”

TRUTH:

Daniel had an encounter with a man who was not of this world, and when that happened, he was understandable frightened. However, the messenger explained to Daniel that he was a messenger from God who had come to deliver a message, but was delayed. Then, this messenger, before he delivered the main message, started off by reminding Daniel to not be afraid, be at peace, and be strong. So many times the messengers of the Lord share these words with us. We are to not be afraid, be at peace, and be strong. Do these three things depict our life? We must realize that as we are going through our day to day, we are going to encounter things that are going to try to make us afraid, steal our peace, and weaken us. Will we give in to those pressures today or continue to follow God with the promises that He’s given us to continue in His strength.

RESPONSE:

Father, I know that You are the One who gives me strength. You are peace and only through You is it possible to not be afraid. Keep my eyes focused on You and You alone as I seek to follow You.