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The Unseen Battle: Insights from Daniel's Vision in Daniel 10
May 9, 2025 · 14 min
In Daniel 10, we're shown the power of prayer and persistence. Discover how angelic intervention is linked to our devotion to God.
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Daniel's Vision and Spiritual Warfare 0:10 Good morning. Welcome to Stand on the Word. Alright. Today, an amazing chapter, Daniel chapter 10. And I'm gonna warn you upfront. We're gonna be a little longer than normal, but stay to the end because I have the0:21 application at the end. Verse 13. The prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me 21 days, but Michael, 1 of the chief princes, came to help me, for I was left there with the kings of Persia. Now the next0:32 3 chapters kind of all go together. In chapter 10, we have Daniel's final recorded vision. In chapters 11 and 12, we have further explanation. Now in November, October and November of 5 39 BC, Babylon falls to the Medes0:44 and the Persians. Daniel is set up as 1 of the 3 governors. Discovers the prophecy of Jeremiah that after 70 years of0:55 captivity, the Jewish people would be able to return to Jerusalem. He prays in chapter 9 asking god to act for his namesake. It's around this time that Daniel's political adversaries moved1:07 by spiritual forces of darkness managed to get the king to sign a decree that no 1 could petition any god or man but the king, which led to Daniel being thrown into the lion's den at somewhere1:19 around 75 years of age. Now Daniel's faithfulness to pray to god to fulfill his promises led to a decree that the Jewish captives could return to Jerusalem.1:30 However, as we will see in Nehemiah, the opposition to the promises of God did not abate. They remained intense. What Daniel is praying about in chapter 10 is most1:42 likely informed by what he sees happening in Babylon. He's in his eighties or nineties at this point, and and according to chapter 1, would no longer be in an official capacity. So he's no1:54 longer in a government role. He was, might might be might be what, we read in in verse 2 that he was mourning for 3 weeks. You know, he was not he couldn't do anything about it.2:06 So he was mourning. And he and he couldn't do anything about the situation, like, hands on, so he he fasted and he prayed for 3 weeks. You see, Daniel was serving the lord to the very end. Just because he wasn't in a an2:18 official capacity and didn't have the ear of the leader didn't mean he couldn't do something. He was appealing to heaven. Daniel's prayer is answered by a visit and a vision that pulls back2:30 the curtain on what is really happening, what's happening in the spiritual realm, and then gives the assurance of what is to come over the next almost 400 years, part of which is a type2:41 or a shadow of what will actually happen in the end of times. Alright. Let's begin verse 1, Daniel chapter 10. In the third year of Cyrus, king of Persia, a word revealed to Daniel who2:53 was named Belshazzar, and the word was true, and it was a great conflict, and he understood the word and had understanding of the vision. In those days, I, Daniel, was mourning for 3 weeks. I3:05 ate no delicacies, no meat or wine entered my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all for the fur for full for the full 3 weeks. On the 20 fourth day of the month, as I was standing on the3:17 bank of the great river, that is the Tigris, I lifted up my eyes and looked and behold a man clothed in linen and a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist.3:30 His body was like barrel, his face like the appearance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam gleam of burnished3:42 bronze, and the sound of his words like the sound of a multitude. So who was this? Well, it doesn't tell us. But if you look at Revelation chapter 1, the description is very similar to John's description3:55 of Jesus. Now compare the responses of the 2. Daniel says, quote, no strength remained in me, for my vigor was turned to frailty to ruin or ruin in me, and I retained no strength.4:06 Now John said it like this. I fell at his feet like a dead man. Alright? So we see the response being very similar. Verse 7, and I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision, but4:18 a great trembling fell upon them, and they fled to hide themselves. So I was left alone and saw this great vision, and no strength was left in me. My radiant appearance was fearfully changed, and I retained no4:30 strength. Then I heard the sound of his words. And as I heard the words of his sound of his words, I fell on my face in deep sleep with my face in the ground. And behold, a hand touched me and set me4:42 trembling on my hands and knees. And he said to me, oh, Daniel, man greatly loved, understand the words that I speak to you and stand upright. For now I have been sent to you. And when he had spoken4:54 this word to me, I stood up trembling. Now while this 1 is not named, we can assume that it is Gabriel who provided the previous5:05 interpretation. Verse 12, then he said to me, fear not, Daniel, from for from the very first day that you set your heart to understand and humbled yourself before your god, that was the fasting, Your5:17 words have been heard, and I have come because of your words. Now Daniel's prayers now get this. They were heard from day 1, but the spiritual warfare that was going5:29 on delayed the answer. So don't miss this. You I mean, have you ever been earnestly praying and interceding, but nothing happened? It wasn't happening. Well, in Luke, Jesus talks5:40 about being persistent in our prayers. So here, we're given 1 of the few glimpses into the spiritual realm. This is 1 of the few that we see in the Bible that that really kinda pulls back the5:52 curtain that allows us to see what has happened. That's why I love the book of Daniel. Verse 13, the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me 21 days. But Michael, 1 of the chief princes, came to help me, for I was6:04 left there with the king of Persia, the kings of Persia, and came to me and came to make you understand what has happened, what is to happen to your people in the latter days. For the vision is for the6:16 days yet to come. So let's talk about the spiritual realm here for a moment that Daniel was made aware of, that he was told about. This is what Paul is describing6:28 in Ephesians chapter 6. I've made reference to this before. Verse 12, for we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against6:39 spiritual host of wickedness in heavenly places. Now these are the ranks of the demonic powers that are at work in the spiritual realm. Satan and his demons are not some ragtag army of6:51 darkness without a plan or focus. Although evil is marked by lawlessness and that is a weakness, they are ordered and they are structured, and they have the benefit of knowing history. They've been around a7:03 while. There are demons over territories, demons over nations, even states and and cities, and those who prey upon individuals. It is very interesting that in recent years, as lawlessness and demonic7:15 activity has increased, there has been a lot of focus. Have you noticed this in the movies on a parallel universe or multiverse? You know,7:27 scripture indicates that as we move toward the end of time, there will be a greater manifestation of spiritual activity. So what's the best way to cover it up? Or7:39 is the best way to open it up to a storyline of fiction so that you blur reality with fiction. I7:51 think that might be why we see all of these movies and all of these things right now. Now some may be dismissive of the idea, but look again at what Paul said in Colossians chapter 1 verse 16. For by him, all things were8:03 created that are in heaven and on the earth, visible and invisible. Whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers, all things were created through him and for him. Alright. So here the angel,8:15 assuming it is Gabriel, tells Daniel responding to Daniel's prayer because of the prince of Persia. This prophecy that Daniel is about to be given8:27 covers a period of almost 400 years, and it's so precise. When you look through the, the remaining chapters of the book, it's a and it's and it's so precise when you look through the, the remaining chapters of the book.8:33 It's an unbelievable in its accuracy and precision. But it also provides a type, an illustration of the very end before the second coming of Jesus Christ in his8:45 millennial reign. Verse 15. When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and was mute. And so Daniel is told8:56 what will happen, and it leaves him speechless. Once again, well, verse 18. Again, 1 having the appearance of a man touched me and strengthened me, and he said, oh, man9:08 greatly loved. Fear not. Peace be with you. Be strong and of good courage. That's easy to say, when you've seen all of this that he has seen. And he spoke to me, and I was strengthened and said, let9:20 my lord speak, for you have strengthened me. Then he said, do you know why I have come to you? But now I will return to fight against the prince of Persia. I mean, there's a spiritual battle happening in the in the9:32 heavenlies. And when I go out, behold, the prince of priests will come. Alright? This angel is the prince of Persia, but notice the prince of Greece is next. This is the next world empire that would rise under9:44 Alexander the Great around 3 40 BC. Now this passage is, again, is it provides remarkable insight into the influence that9:56 is behind world leaders. Right? I I've discussed this before that this is why we see history repeating itself in various regions of the world. The demonic influences are the10:08 same. They haven't changed. They they they're just they're repeating what they've done in the past. It's just the people that are out front, the pawns in their hands. Verse 21, then I will tell you what is inscribed in10:20 the book of truth. There is none who contends by my side except the except Michael, your prince. Now this is interesting. When the angel says no 1 battles with me10:32 for you, he's referring to Israel. Michael is the defender of the Jewish nation, and I think this speaks to how often they stand alone as really the focus and target of opposition,10:44 which, again, we see as we read in the next chapter. Now here is the application for us in this passage. How could the angel deliver to Daniel a vision of10:56 what would transpire over 400 years ago with such amazing detail, yet he had to battle for 21 days to get to Daniel to11:08 answer his prayer. How is that? Well, here's the answer. The the the future is not in question. Alright? It's not that, you know, god knows what's going to11:19 happen. God will accomplish his plan. What he said he would do, he will do. His promises will be fulfilled. What is in question is is is often the timing. This is where our prayers11:31 and our fasting come in. There is a battle that is raging. But will our faith be strong enough to be a part to allow us to be a part of what god is doing and11:44 be a part of seeing his promises fulfilled? Praying the promises of God, as Daniel was doing, aligns us with what God intends to do.11:56 It strengthens our faith and prepares us to join him in what he is and will do. Father, we thank you for your word, and and, again, we thank12:07 you for the example of Daniel. What an amazing book this is. And I pray once again the Holy Spirit would lead us into all understanding of of knowing how this applies to us and to this12:19 world in which we live. May we have faith. May we pray. May we pray your word. May we be strengthened. And and, Lord, may we see the fulfillment of your word even in our12:31 day. We pray and ask this in Jesus' name. Amen. Alright. Thanks so much for, for being with me, today as we, journey through the word. Now we're gonna be going into the word, the book of Ezra where we are12:43 almost to the end of the Old Testament, believe it or not. Very close to being at the end of the Old Testament. And then first part of June, we're gonna begin the New Testament with the book of12:55 Matthew. And I've mentioned this, but I'll have more information coming later. You might think of be thinking about someone you would like to invite to join us on this journey. We're doing a special,13:07 family challenge in the month of June, beginning June the eleventh with the book of Matthew to to encourage families to read the bible together. We got a lot of special resources that will be13:19 associated with that. I'll have more of that, probably next week, be able to release that and get that to you. But be thinking of, families. Maybe it's your children, grandchildren you'd like to invite13:31 to do this as a family. Powerful impact the word of god has upon our lives. Alright. Until next time. Keep standing on the word.13:41 Today's study comes from the Stand on the Word Bible Reading Plan available for free at f r c dot o r g slash bible. By following along in just a few minutes a day, you13:53 can read through the entire Bible in just 2 years. Learn more and request the free reading guide at frc dot org slash bible.In this video 0:00 Daniel's Vision and Spiritual Warfare
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